Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

A metal, X, is used in the construction of oil pipelines. X rusts in air and water. X can be protected against corrosion by fastening blocks made of element Y. Which statement is correct?

  • AThis process is known as galvanising.
  • BY forms positive ions more readily than X.
  • CY is an unreactive metal.
  • DY is an unreactive non-metal.

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