Why it is not advisable to use aluminum polish on anodized surfaces?

Colour is lost

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Forms a layer of oxide

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Oxide coat is removed

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Solution

The correct option is C
Oxide coat is removed

It is not advisable to use aluminum polish on anodized surfaces because it might remove the oxide coat.

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The things made up of aluminum develop an Al₂O₃layer. It acts as a protective layer. But iron oxide layer does not behave like this. Why? Explain

The formula of aluminum oxide is Al₂O₃. If aluminium forms its chloride, what will be the formula of that compound?

S O_{2}

S O_{2}

Explain with reasons:

(a) In the electrolytic reduction of alumina, the graphite anode is gradually consumed.

Why the anode has to be replaced in this process?

(b) Roasting is carried out on sulphide ores and not on carbonate ores.

(d) Electrolytic reduction is done to obtain aluminium?

(e) Why 'the food containing iron salts' should not be cooked in aluminium utensils?

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