Question

explain why iron articles rust readily whereas steel is also mainly made of iron does not undergo corrosion ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

One of the properties of iron is that it reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture and gets corroded by forming rust(Fe2O3. ... Hence, iron readily rust when exposed to air. iii. Steel (stainless steel, not mild steel) is an alloy of iron having the property to resist corrosion including rusting

Answer 2

ANSWER
One of the properties of iron is that it reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture and gets corroded by forming rust.
Air contains oxygen and moisture. Hence, iron readily rust when exposed to air.
Steel (stainless steel, not mild steel) is an alloy of iron having the property to resist corrosion including rusting. Hence, stainless steel, though it contains iron, does not undergo corrosion.


In summary, stainless steel does not rust because it is sufficiently reactive to protect itself from further attack by forming a passive corrosion product layer.



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