Chapter 14, Problem 74QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The metal which will corrode out of aluminum and iron if aluminum siding is fastened to a house with common iron nails is to be identified and also, the use of aluminum and nickel nails in place of iron nails is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which transfer of electrons takes place in between two species, one species loses electrons (undergo oxidation) and another species gains electrons (undergo reduction). Therefore, the oxidation and reduction processes occur simultaneously in a redox reaction.