Question

can the process of rusting be combustion? discuss please ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The process of rusting cannot be called combustion due to the following reasons : ... No energy is obtained in a rusting process. 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.

Answer 2

Answer: Yes

Explanation: The process of rusting is an exothermic reaction, meaning heat is released during the reaction. When iron reacts with moist air(Oxygen + Water vapour) it releases heat and gets rusted. So yes, rusting can be called combustion