Discussion
The Pilling-Bedworth rule states that an oxide film is protective when the volume of oxide formed is
Answer: C
An oxide of larger volume covers the surface completely and remains under compression, whereas one of smaller volume cannot cover what it replaced and leaves a porous layer. Magnesium and the alkali metals fail the rule, which is why their films offer no protection.
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