Chapter 14, Problem 76QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The iron metal will corrode or not if the zinc coating on a galvanized iron is scratched is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which transfer of electrons takes place in between two species, one species loss electrons (undergo oxidation) and another species gain that electrons (undergo reduction). Therefore, oxidation and reduction process occur simultaneously in a redox reaction.