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What is the primary cause of electrochemical corrosion?
What is the primary cause of electrochemical corrosion?
- Contact between two different metals
- Transfer of electrons between two metals (correct)
- Formation of metallic compounds on the anode
- Presence of an electrolyte
Which metal is typically converted back to a metallic compound in electrochemical corrosion?
Which metal is typically converted back to a metallic compound in electrochemical corrosion?
- The less active metal
- The anode (correct)
- The cathode
- The more active metal
What role does the less active metal play in electrochemical corrosion?
What role does the less active metal play in electrochemical corrosion?
- Acts as the anode and donates electrons to the cathode
- Acts as the cathode and attracts electrons from the anode (correct)
- Prevents the formation of metallic compounds
- Promotes the transfer of electrons within the electrolyte
