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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

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Question 32

When an iron nail is exposed to oxygen and water, it corrodes to form an orange-brown layer of rust (hydrated iron(III) oxide).

What chemical change happens to the iron atoms during this process?

A

The iron is reduced

B

The iron is neutralised

C

The iron is oxidised

D

The iron is thermally decomposed

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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

97 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion, covering 6.1.1 Properties of transition metals, 6.1.2 Corrosion and its prevention, and 6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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