27Metal Reactivity CorrosionMedium1 mark
Steel is an alloy of iron.
Zinc is used to protect a steel car body from rusting. The steel body is completely coated in zinc.
Which statements about this use of zinc are correct?
- 1The layer of zinc prevents oxygen reaching the steel to cause rust.
- 2Zinc is used because it is a more reactive metal than iron.
- 3If the zinc layer is scratched, the steel will rust.