Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

A magnesium block is fastened to iron so that it does not rust. Which statement concerning this rust-prevention method is correct?

  • AMagnesium corrodes instead of iron because it is more reactive.
  • BMagnesium prevents oxygen from reaching the iron.
  • CThe iron does not rust because it has a greater tendency to form ions than magnesium.
  • DThis method of rust prevention is called galvanising.

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