Chapter 14, Problem 90QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The metal which will corrode out of copper and iron in pipe at the junction of the two metals is to be identified.

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.