Aluminum Is More Reactive Than Iron,yet It Is Used Today

question 32

Multiple Choice

Aluminum is more reactive than iron,yet it is used today for a variety of applications in which iron would corrode (cans,rain gutters,etc.) .The reason for the corrosion durability of aluminum is that

• A)aluminum does not react with oxygen.
• B)very unreactive aluminum oxide forms a thin layer on aluminum.
• C)aluminum does not undergo oxidation.
• D)all aluminum products are treated with a plastic coating.

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