Question

(a) Explain the term corrosion" with an example. Write a chemical equation to show the process of corrosion of iron.

Answer 1

Answer:

Corrosion Definition: Corrosion is the irreversible damage or destruction of living tissue or material due to a chemical or electrochemical reaction

Explanation:

As the acid attacks the iron, water breaks into hydrogen and oxygen. Free oxygen and dissolved iron form iron oxide, releasing electrons, which can flow to another part of the metal. Once rusting starts, it continues to corrode the metal