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A metal X is coated with metal Y and left outside.

I) If metal Y is the more active metal, which of them would start corroding first?
II) If the coated metal is galvanized iron, what is metal X?​

User Inetknght
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Answer:

1. Y would corrode first as it is more active, so it reacts quicker with its surroundings and corrodes.

2. Iron is metal x, the coated one, and metal y would be zinc.

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Answer:

Y

Step-by-step explanation:

because both metal X is coated with Y

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