Question

if you had a house with bot copper and zinc galvanized iron water pipes, which metal would be oxidized first? Why would this be desirable?

Answer 1

Zinc is a strong reducing agent. Copper will be oxidized first.

Answer 2

Zinc would oxidize faster, and this would be desirable because it forms a protective layer much like aluminum and this prevents further corrosion for a longer period of time.

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