Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Air And Water (Section 4 - No. 17)
Why does zinc corrode rather than the iron in galvanised steel?
Because zinc is more reactive than iron
Because zinc is less reactive than iron
Because zinc is a better conductor of electricity
Because zinc is a better insulator.
Explanation
Zinc is more reactive than iron and corrodes more readily in the presence of oxygen and water.
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