Rust is scraped off iron. Has scraping reversed rust formation?
ANo, removed rust remains an iron compound
BYes, scraping removes oxygen chemically
CNo, because scraping makes more rust
DYes, all scraped rust becomes iron
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No, removed rust remains an iron compound
Removing a rust layer physically does not convert the removed iron compounds back into metallic iron.
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