Given the reaction for the corrosion of aluminum: 4 Al +3 0₂ → 2 Al2O3 Which half-reaction correctly represents the oxidation that occurs? A. Al +3e--> Al³+ B. Al-> Als + 3e- C. 0₂ +4e-> 20- D. 0:-> 20² + 4e-

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Given the reaction for the corrosion of aluminum:
4 Al +3 0₂ → 2 Al2O3
Which half-reaction correctly represents the oxidation that occurs?
A. Al + 3e--> Al³+
B. Al-> Als + 3e-
C 0₂ +4e-> 20-
D. 0:-> 20² + 4e-
Transcribed Image Text:Given the reaction for the corrosion of aluminum: 4 Al +3 0₂ → 2 Al2O3 Which half-reaction correctly represents the oxidation that occurs? A. Al + 3e--> Al³+ B. Al-> Als + 3e- C 0₂ +4e-> 20- D. 0:-> 20² + 4e-
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