alleryStart learning →A thin layer of rust on iron does not protect the metal below because rust
Alets air and water in
Bis harder than steel
Crepels all moisture
Dis a metal coating
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. lets air and water in
Air and water pass through rust, so the iron beneath keeps corroding.
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