Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

A student is investigating rusting in iron. Fig. 1.1 displays the apparatus used by the student.
(a)[1]

Name the apparatus X.

(b)[1]

State why a stopper is fitted in Experiment B.

(c)[1]

State why the water in Experiment C is boiled prior to use.

(d)[1]

State why Experiment C includes a layer of oil.

(e)[2]

The setups are left for one week. Predict in which of the experiments the nail will have rusted. Explain your prediction.

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