Chemistry, asked by lenin100, 11 months ago

define the term corrosion?

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Answered by Anonymous

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Oxidation of metal known as corrosion

Answered by ishikarastogi

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hey there..

moisture on the surface of the metal oxidizes with the atmospheric oxygen, it is an oxidation reaction. The main circumstance of corrosion occurs with iron because it is a structural material in construction, bridges, buildings, rail transport, ships, etc.

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