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Ships sometimes have strips of titanium welded to their steel hulls to protect them from corrosion. โ€” Electrochemistry Chemistry Question

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Ships sometimes have strips of titanium welded to their steel hulls to protect them from corrosion. Which is the best explanation for this protective action?

A.

Ti is more easily oxidized than Fe.

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B.

Ti and Fe form an alloy that stabilizes the Fe.

C.

Ti2+ has a more positive reduction potential than Fe2+.

D.

The Ti and Fe form a galvanic cell with Ti being reduced.

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