44. Aluminum (E° Al3+/Al = -2.07 V) is more easily oxidized than iron (E3+ = -0.477 V), and yet when /Fe Fe both are exposed to the environment, untreated aluminum has very good corrosion resistance while the corrosion resistance of untreated iron is poor. Explain this observation.

44. Aluminum (E° Al3+/Al = -2.07 V) is more easily oxidized than iron (E3+ = -0.477 V), and yet when /Fe Fe both are exposed to the environment, untreated aluminum has very good corrosion resistance while the corrosion resistance of untreated iron is poor. Explain this observation.

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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