Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

Rusting of iron can be prevented by fixing a piece of a metal that is more reactive, for example magnesium, onto the iron. Which equation shows the reaction that occurs?

  • A$\text{Fe(s)} \rightarrow \text{Fe}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2e^{-}$
  • B$\text{Fe}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow \text{Fe(s)}$
  • C$\text{Mg(s)} \rightarrow \text{Mg}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2e^{-}$
  • D$\text{Mg}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow \text{Mg(s)}$

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