JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 24

Question 24

Metals and their Compounds

Iron can be protected from corrosion by coating the surface with

  1. A.gold
  2. B.silver
  3. C.copper
  4. D.zinc
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (zinc)

Explanation

Zinc (galvanising) is more reactive than iron, so it corrodes in preference and protects the iron even when scratched.