Explain the term "corrosion" with an example. Write a chemical equation to show the process of corrosion of iron.
(b) What special name is given to the corrosion of iron?
(c) What type of chemical reaction is involved in the corrosion of iron?
(d) Name any three objects (or structures) which are gradually damaged by the corrosion of iron and steel.

Question

Explain the term "corrosion" with an example. Write a chemical equation to show the process of corrosion of iron.
(b)	What special name is given to the corrosion of iron?
(c)	What type of chemical reaction is involved in the corrosion of iron?
(d)	Name any three objects (or structures) which are gradually damaged by the corrosion of iron and steel.

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Corrosion is a natural process that gradually destructs the materials by chemically or by electrochemical reaction within the environment. Corrosion occurs when most or all of the atoms on the same metal surface are oxidized and damaging the entire surface. Rusting of iron is the most common form of corrosion
4Fe + 3O2 + 2H2O &rarr; 2Fe2O3.xH2O

Rusting
Oxidation
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