Question

Cathodic protection occurs when

a.iron is amalgamated with mercury.
b.iron is made amphoteric.
c.iron is painted to protect it from corrosion.
d.iron is tin-plated for use as a tin can.
e.iron is attached to a more active metal.

Answer 1

Cathodic protection occurs when iron is attached to a more active metal. Cathodic protection is an anti-corrosion control technique used to control the corrosion of a metal surface by making it the passive site of an electrochemical cell. During this technique, the metal to be protected is connected to a more easily corroded metal which later corrodes instead of the protected metal.