Question

Can the process of rusting be called combustion

Answer 1

Yes, the process of rusting can also be called combustion as certain cha he's occur in it.

Answer 2

Ans: The process of rusting cannot be called combustion due to the following reasons : Combustion produces energy in the form of heat. ... Combustion is a chemical process in which a combustible substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light whereas in rusting, a metal reacts with oxygen to produce metallic oxide