What is the most reasonable explanation for Hank’s behavior in the following scenario? Hank is fifteen. He is in the honors prog
ram at school. He likes literature and chemistry. He has trouble knowing how many commitments to take on. Sometimes he stays out late with friends although he knows he will pay a price later. And sometimes he goes along with friends when they suggest doing something that is a little risky. He has not yet entered the abstract operations stage. His prefrontal cortex is still developing. His brain did not undergo myelination at the expected time. He has an impulse control disorder.
Rusting is an oxidation reaction. The iron reacts with water and oxygen to form hydrated iron(III) oxide, which we see as rust. Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen – both are needed for rusting to occur.
