10.1.6

Corrosion

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Corrosion

Corrosion describes the gradual destruction of metals because of chemical reactions between metals and the oxygen and water around them. The rusting of iron is an example of corrosion:

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Rusting reaction

  • Iron + oxygen + water → hydrated iron(III) oxide.
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Rusting experiment

  • Take a boiling tube and put an iron nail inside under three different sets of conditions and see if it rusts:
    • Only water - no rust.
    • Only air - no rust.
    • Air and water - rust.

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