The following set up of three test-tubes was used to investigate rusting of iron. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

      

The following set up of three test-tubes was used to investigate rusting of iron. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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a) Give a reason why rusting did not occur in test-tube C.
b) A luminium is used to protect iron sheets from rusting. Explain two ways in which aluminium protects iron from rusting.

  

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John
a) There was no oxygen needed for rusting to take place since boiling water removes dissolved oxygen

b) i) Aluminium forms a tough oxide coating that protects iron from rusting.

ii) Alumium is more reactive than iron hence preferentially takes oxygen
johnmulu answered the question on April 6, 2017 at 13:19


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