Elaborate on the suitability of "cola" type drinks to polish chrome surfaces. A) The basic pH of cola allows for easy removing of oils. B) The phosphoric acid in cola easily removes dirt and grime. C) The neutral nature of cola allows it to function like water. Eliminate D) The sugar in cola makes it likely to cause the chrome to rust.

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30 June, 05:11

Elaborate on the suitability of "cola" type drinks to polish chrome surfaces. A) The basic pH of cola allows for easy removing of oils. B) The phosphoric acid in cola easily removes dirt and grime. C) The neutral nature of cola allows it to function like water. Eliminate D) The sugar in cola makes it likely to cause the chrome to rust.

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The answer is: B) The phosphoric acid in cola easily removes dirt and grime.

Cola is a drink containing phosphoric acid in its complex composition. Acidic properties of Cola allow her to remove rust, dirt, and grime from chrome surface. In the same time, it is a very diluted solution of phosphoric acid which is very important not to damage a metal.