Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

Which statement concerning corrosion of metals is correct?

  • AA barrier method is needed to prevent the corrosion of stainless steel.
  • BIron corrodes to produce hydrated iron(II) oxide.
  • CSacrificial protection uses a less reactive metal attached to the metal object that is being protected.
  • DWhen corrosion occurs, the metal loses electrons to become positive ions.

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