Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

Which of the following statements about the rusting of iron is correct?

  • AThe rusting of iron forms hydrated iron(II) oxide.
  • BBarrier methods prevent rusting by excluding nitrogen and water.
  • CA piece of iron submerged in water will not rust.
  • DCoating with plastic is a barrier method that prevents iron rusting.

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