Answer:
Wouldn't rust because zinc will lose electrons more readily than iron and will therefore oxidize first.
Explanation:
This process whereby rusting of steel is prevented by coating the steel with a layer of zinc is known as galvanization.
Now, in this process, the steel object will be coated in a thin layer of zinc. This coating will prevent oxygen and water from reaching the underneath metal since the zinc will also act as a sacrificial metal.
Now, Zinc is used because it has a lower reduction potential than iron and thus it will get easily more oxidized than iron. Which means the zinc will lose electrons more readily than iron.
Also, since zinc has a lower reduction potential, it is therefore the more active metal. Thus, even if the zinc coating is scratched and the steel is exposed to moist air, the zinc will still get to oxidize before the iron.
Answer:
B.) If sodium carbonate is added to vinegar, the reaction will absorb heat.
Explanation:
A.) is incorrect because this is not testable. Rather, it is just an opinion that cannot be proven correct or incorrect.
B.) is correct because this statement is testable. Tests need to be run to determine the accuracy of the statement.
C.) is incorrect because this statement explains something that does not need to be tested. It is an example of a physical change when one tears a piece of paper.
D.) is incorrect because this is already a true statement. It is obvious that not all reactions absorb/release heat. While tests could be run to further prove this statement true, it is already considered accurate.
B. since Phosphorus has an atomic mass of 30.974 (larger) than Magnesium which is 24.305 (smaller)
