Question
A museum curator set a sliver sculpture unprotected on a exhibits table why would the conservationist advise him to instead place it in a glass case A The airtight CL will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure B The conservationists He is overly protected of this special piece C the conservationist worries that visitors will breathe on the piece D The Glass case is designed to accent the silver sculpture
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GPT-4o mini
The most appropriate reason for the conservationist to advise placing the silver sculpture in a glass case would be:
**A. The airtight case will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.**
Silver can tarnish when exposed to air, particularly due to sulfur compounds, and a glass case can help minimize this exposure, as well as protect the sculpture from dust, fingerprints, and other environmental factors.
**A. The airtight case will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.**
Silver can tarnish when exposed to air, particularly due to sulfur compounds, and a glass case can help minimize this exposure, as well as protect the sculpture from dust, fingerprints, and other environmental factors.