ASMO Science Olympiad 2015 — Level 2 (Years 5 & 6) Question 19
ASMO Science · ASMO Science Olympiad 2015 — Level 2 (Years 5 & 6)
By comparing between iron (III) oxide and chromium (III) oxide, it is observed that chromium (III) oxide is much harder than iron (III) oxide. Why is that so?

Chromium (III) oxide has a higher molecular weight.
Chromium (III) oxide has stronger ionic bonds.
Chromium (III) oxide layer is impermeable and non-porous.
Chromium (III) oxide is waterproof material.