Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

A piece of zinc is fixed to a steel car to stop it rusting. Which statement is correct?

  • AA piece of copper is more effective than zinc because copper does not rust.
  • BA piece of magnesium is more effective than zinc because magnesium is less reactive than zinc.
  • CThe piece of zinc provides a barrier around the entire steel car.
  • DThe piece of zinc provides sacrificial protection to the steel car.

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