Chapter 21, Problem 15TE

To determine

Whether the process is good or bad when the plumbing consisting of iron and copper pipes connected together.

Answer to Problem 15TE

The plumbing consisting of pipes of iron and copper connected is the bad news as they will get oxidized.

Explanation of Solution

The electrons get donated in any oxidation reaction while in reduction reaction the electrons get accepted.

The iron possesses good tendency to get oxidized than the copper. So, the iron will release the electrons to the copper and thus, the iron will get oxidized. The oxidized iron is basically rust.

The copper will alsofurnishits electrons to the oxygen existing at the surface and thus, it will also get oxidized. The oxidation of copper is basically corrosion.

Thus, it is the bad news.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the plumbing consisting of pipes of iron and copper connected is the bad news as they will get oxidized.