A + B = Products
This is the correct mechanism.
Metal solids contain a positively-charged cation surrounded by a "sea" of delocalised, negatively-charged electrons.
The electrons are able to move freely, and hence transfer kinetic energy throughout the implement at a much quicker rate than non-metals.
Plastic is made of non-metals (Mostly carbon and hydrogen) and therefore is a poor thermal conductor.
Therefore, by coating the metal utensil in plastic, the rate of heat energy transfer to the person in contact's hand is decreased.
The ph would most likely be 7
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