Which of the following statements concerning the rusting of iron is false?
A)The oxidation site can occur at a different place on the metal surface than the reduction site.
B)The metal is reduced.
C)The rusting of iron requires both oxygen and water.
D)Salt increases the rate of corrosion by providing ions to carry the current.

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The rusting of iron involves the oxidation of iron, not reduction. When iron reacts with oxygen and water, it forms iron oxide (rust) through an oxidation process. Therefore, statement B is false.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Rusting of Iron