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Tin can be used on an iron to prevent corrosion. However if a mere scratch in the tin...?

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Tin can be used on an iron to prevent corrosion. However if a mere scratch in the tin of the tin coating

exposes the iron, the rate of iron corrosion will increase. Explain

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    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    The iron will be exposed to the air. The corrosion will be the result of the oxygen bonding with the iron (rust.)

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