Rust and Corrosion: Chemistry, Causes & Prevention Guide
20 questions
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Yellow rust forms on metals that are exposed to large amounts of water, as seen near sinks or bathtubs where there is a constant drip.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Rust acts as an insulator, which hinders the electrical conductivity of metals, rather than improving it.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials indicate that when iron or steel is galvanised with zinc, the zinc also oxidises, but it 'doesn't flake off as easily as iron oxidises'.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Rust weakens support structures, making columns supporting a house unable to support as much weight as they should.
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B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials explain the formation of rust with the chemical equation: 'Iron + Oxygen → Iron Oxide'. This indicates that iron reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide, which is rust.