Is Tarnishing a Chemical Change?
Last Updated Mar 25, 2020 6:44:36 AM ET
Tarnishing is a chemical change that occurs when certain metals are exposed to air or other sources. The change, known as oxidation reaction, is what leaves behind the tarnish.
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