Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Give one observation you would make during this reaction.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why this reaction is classed as a redox reaction.

(a(iii))[2]

Identify the oxidising agent in this reaction. Give one reason for your answer.

(a(iv))[2]

Write a chemical equation for magnesium reacting with iron(III) oxide.

(b(i))[1]

How does painting iron and steel stop rusting?

(b(ii))[2]

Explain how the magnesium blocks stop the whole bottom of the boat from rusting.

(b(iii))[1]

Explain why copper blocks fail to prevent rusting.

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