Question

Explain why aluminium resists corrosion but iron does not.

Explain the term culling as used in livestock management.
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State two methods of preventing iron from rusting
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State three benefits of practising culling
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Answer 1

The corrosion resistance of aluminum is due to its tendency to form a compact oxide layer over the surface. The oxide formed offers a high resistance to corrosion. The normal surface film present in air is about 1 nm thick.