Aluminum metal undergoes the same basic corrosion process that iron does, yet it does not decompose as rapidly. Why?
A. The aluminum oxide does not flake off like rust and acts as a protective layer.
B. The aluminum is galvanized, which prevents oxidation.
C. Aluminum is harder to reduce than iron.
D. The aluminum oxide product undergoes a reduction to produce aluminum metal.
E. Aluminum is harder to oxidize than iron.
Answer: A
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