Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following substances will not get rusted easily?

Options:

Ship submerged in water

Iron rod exposed to moisture

Stainless steel

All of these

Correct Answer:

Stainless steel

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Stainless steel.

Stainless steel will not get rusted easily. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron that contains chromium, which forms a thin, protective oxide layer on the surface. This layer inhibits the formation of rust (iron oxide), providing stainless steel with corrosion resistance. A ship submerged in water is likely to be made of materials resistant to rust, such as stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant alloys.  An iron rod exposed to moisture is prone to rusting over time, as moisture and oxygen can react with iron to form iron oxide (rust).

Therefore, the correct answer is Stainless steel.