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Rusting

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rusting occur in the presence of

a)

oxygen

b)

water

c)

hydrogen

2.

Which of the following can rust?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Iron and steel objects can rust with the presence of _________ and _____________.

a)

air

b)

water

c)

suitable temperature

d)

sunlight

4.

What are the characteristics of a rusty object?

a)

new

b)

reddish-brown

c)

rough and dull

d)

increase in mass

5.

Which of the following methods can prevent rusting?

a)

applying grease on objects made from iron

b)

painting steel objects

c)

cover steel and iron objects with a damp cloth

d)

cover steel objects with non-rusty material

6.

An investigation was carried out by year 5 pupils to study the factors that cause rusting. What is the function of anhydrous calcium chloride in this investigation?

a)

To protect the iron nail

b)

To increase the rate of the rusting process

c)

To absorb the moisture in the air

d)

To supply oxygen in the test tube

7.

Which nail rusts first?

a)

Nail in test tube A

b)

Nail in test tube C

c)

Nail in test tube E

d)

Nail in test tube F

8.

Rusting process only occurs when there is a presence of both water and air ( oxygen).

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How do you prevent this food can from rusting?

a)

painting

b)

apply oil or grease

c)

coating with plastic

d)

plating with non rusty metal