Trusted by millions of Kenyans
Study resources on Kenyaplex

Get ready-made curriculum aligned revision materials

Exam papers, notes, holiday assignments and topical questions – all aligned to the Kenyan curriculum.

The following set up of three test-tubes was used to investigate rusting of iron. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

The following set up of three test-tubes was used to investigate rusting of iron. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Rusting4620174150001.jpgRusting4620174150001.jpg
a) Give a reason why rusting did not occur in test-tube C.
b) A luminium is used to protect iron sheets from rusting. Explain two ways in which aluminium protects iron from rusting.

Answers


John
a) There was no oxygen needed for rusting to take place since boiling water removes dissolved oxygen

b) i) Aluminium forms a tough oxide coating that protects iron from rusting.

ii) Alumium is more reactive than iron hence preferentially takes oxygen
johnmulu answered the question on April 6, 2017 at 13:19

Answer Attachments

Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions