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The Rusting of Iron Is Described by the Reaction: 4 \rightarrow

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The rusting of iron is described by the reaction: 4 Fe(s) + 3 O2(g) \rightarrow 2 Fe2O3(s) . The formation of rust on an exposed piece of iron typically takes several months. Which of the following is NOT a reasonable assumption about this chemical reaction?


A) The formation of rust has a low reaction rate.
B) The formation of rust has a low activation energy.
C) The formation of rust would occur more slowly at higher altitudes where the concentration of oxygen is lower.
D) The formation of rust would occur faster in the warmer summer months than in the cooler winter months.

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