if you had a house with bot copper and zinc galvanized iron water pipes, which metal would be oxidized first? Why would this be

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kolezko [41]

3 years ago

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if you had a house with bot copper and zinc galvanized iron water pipes, which metal would be oxidized first? Why would this be

desirable?

Chemistry

2 answers:

kumpel [21] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-25T06:08:57+03:00

kumpel [21]3 years ago

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<span> Zinc is a strong reducing agent. Copper will be oxidized first. </span>

Mademuasel [1] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-25T07:16:27+03:00

Mademuasel [1]3 years ago

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Answer:

Zinc would oxidize faster, and this would be desirable because it forms a protective layer much like aluminum and this prevents further corrosion for a longer period of time.

Explanation: