Question

explain the mechanism of rusting​

Answer 1

Answer:

break down of metal ion

rusting occurs when iron is exposed to oxygen in air and.water

Answer 2

Answer:

Rust is another name for iron oxide, which occurs when iron or an alloy that contains iron, like steel, is exposed to oxygen and moisture for a long period of time. Over time, the oxygen combines with the metal at an atomic level, forming a new compound called an oxide and weakening the bonds of the metal itself...