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O-LevelChemistryMetals & Reactivity5070/11 · May/June 2015 · Q261 Mark

The diagram shows how an underwater iron pipe can be protected from rusting. Metal Z can be ..........1.......... because it is ..........2.......... reactive than iron. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?

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ARow A: 1 copper, 2 less
BRow B: 1 copper, 2 more
CRow C: 1 magnesium, 2 less
DRow D: 1 magnesium, 2 more

✓ Correct answer

D: Row D: 1 magnesium, 2 more

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Topic
Metals & Reactivity, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 26.

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