Question

Given below are two statements: Statement (I): \textit{Corrosion is an electrochemical phenomenon in which pure metal acts as an anode and impure metal as a cathode.}
Statement (II): \textit{The rate of corrosion is more in alkaline medium than in acidic medium.} In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Remember that in corrosion, the metal acts as an anode (loses electrons) and the impure metal acts as the cathode (gains electrons). Also, corrosion is faster in acidic mediums due to higher ionic activity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Statement I is false because corrosion involves the metal becoming an anode and the impure metal becoming the cathode. The description in Statement I is incorrect in terms of the anode and cathode roles. Step 2: Statement II is true. Corrosion rates are generally higher in acidic mediums due to increased ion concentration, which accelerates the electrochemical reactions. In alkaline environments, corrosion is typically slower due to lower ion concentrations.