Iron Objects Such as Storage Tanks and Underground Pipelines Can

question 148

Multiple Choice

Iron objects such as storage tanks and underground pipelines can be protected from corrosion by connecting them through a wire to a piece of

• A) Pb.
• B) Ag.
• C) Sn.
• D) Mg.
• E) Cu.

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