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A museum curator set a silver sculpture unprotected on an exhibit table. Why would the conservationist advise him to instead place it in a glass case?
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The airtight seal will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.
The airtight seal will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.

The conservationist is overly protective of this special piece.
The conservationist is overly protective of this special piece.

The conservationist worries that visitors will breathe on the piece.
The conservationist worries that visitors will breathe on the piece.

The glass case is designed to accent the silver sculpture.
The glass case is designed to accent the silver sculpture.
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The airtight seal will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.

Explanation: Silver tarnishes when it reacts with sulfur compounds, oxygen, moisture and oils from handling. A sealed glass case reduces exposure to those pollutants and to touch, slowing tarnishing and corrosion.