Chapter 16, Problem 94E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Amongst the given metals, the metal which coated onto iron would prevent the corrosion of iron is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Corrosion is the process of oxidation of metals. The corrosion of iron can be prevented by the coating of metals on an iron object that are more reactive than iron. Top metals of the activity series that are above iron are more reactive than iron. Top metals of the activity series have a greater tendency to lose electrons and reduce the bottom metals.