G. Answer these questions.
1. Write two differences between a physical
change and a chemical change.
2. What is the need for alloying?
3. Define rust. Explain any three methods by which rusting can be prevented.
4. What are the conditions necessary for rusting
to take place?
5. Write the kind of change between carbon dioxide and limewater with equation.
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Rusting of Iron
While playing in your building compound, you might have come across an iron barbed wire which has turned red. You might have also seen some old metallic object at home. You would realise that these objects have turned reddish, unlike their original metallic colour. This is what we call rusting of iron.
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Certain metallic objects develop changes on its surface. Being left stagnant for long or kept unused is the cause for this to happen. This is Corrosion. Corrosion consequently leads to gradual degradation of metals. Rusting is one of the ways of corrosion in metals. It happens to Iron and its Alloys. Iron objects consequently react with the Oxygen in the air and get rusted in a humid environment. Rust is Iron Oxide.
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Consequences in daily life
Rusting happens on the surface of iron objects making it coarse and flaky. It also makes the iron objects fragile. Rusting happens quicker in a humid environment. As a result, it is easier for water tanks and pipes to get rusted. Therefore, various methods are used to reduce the effect of rusting. Getting wounded from a corroded metal object especially rusted iron objects can prove to be dangerous.
Chemistry of Rusting of Iron
Corrosion of any metal is a natural process. It results in the conversion of the metal into its chemically stable form that can be either oxides or hydroxides or sulphides.
Rusting is a type of Chemical Change. It results in the formation of Iron Oxide which is an entirely new substance. Chemical Reaction of Rusting is as follows:
Iron + Oxygen (from environment) + Water (Humidity) —> Iron Oxide (Rust)
Fe + O2 + H2O —> FeO and Fe2O3
Iron occurs naturally in two different forms: Iron (II) and Iron (III).
Scientific Name of Oxide of Iron (II) is Ferrous Oxide (FeO).
Scientific Name of Oxide of Iron (III) is Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3).
Prevention from Rusting
Methods used to prevent Rusting of Iron are as follows:
Alloying – Since Rusting of Iron is a chemical process that happens because the metal is attaining more stable chemical state, alloying (mixing) the iron with other stable metals or alloys can slow down the process of rusting.
Galvanizing – Galvanizing a metal object means to coat the surface of that object with a layer of metallic zinc. Also, it is an inexpensive procedure. In conclusion, it will provide it with protection against rusting.
Coating and Painting – Coating the surface of a metal object with a layer of either Paint or Varnish will break the contact between the surface and atmospheric oxygen making it consequently immune to rusting.
Humidity Control – Controlling the humidity of the environment is also a solution. Therefore, the chances of the metal object rusting will reduce.
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Question: In which test tubes, the rusting of the iron nail will take place?
Rusting of Iron
a and d
a, b and d
b and c
b, c and d
Solution: B. Rusting of iron takes place only in presence of oxygen and water vapour. In figure (c) rusting is not possible as the supply of oxygen is blocked by oil layer.
Question: Rusting is a special term, given to the corrosion of which metal?
Zinc
Copper
Nickel
Iron
Solution: D. Corrosion is a natural process, which converts a refined metal to a more chemically-stable form, such as its oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide. Rust is a general term for a series of iron oxides, usually, red oxides, formed by the reaction of iron with oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture. Rusting is the common term for corrosion of iron and its alloys, such as steel. Many other metals undergo similar corrosion, but the resulting oxides are not commonly called rust. Rusting is a special term for corrosion of the metal Iron.
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Answer:
1) Physical changes only change the appearance of a substance, not its chemical composition. Chemical changes cause a substance to change into an entirely substance with a new chemical formula. Chemical changes are also known as chemical reactions.
2)Enhance corrosion resistance: Alloys are more resistant to corrosion than pure metals. Metals in pure form are chemically reactive and can be easily corroded by the surrounding atmospheric gases and moisture. Alloying a metal increases the inertness of the metal, which, in turn, increases corrosion resistance.
3)Rust is a reddish- or yellowish-brown flaking coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture. for example :
"paint protects your car from rust"
Rusting can be prevented by:
a) Iron surface is coated with paint. ... The iron surface is shielded from oxygen and moisture. b) Iron is coated with another metal such as zinc.
4) Rusting is an oxidation reaction. The iron reacts with water and oxygen to form hydrated iron(III) oxide, which we see as rust. Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen – both are needed for rusting to occur.
5) Written as an Equation
David C. CaCO3 +H20This means that the carbon dioxide and limewater react to produce calcium carbonate and water. ... CO2(g) + Ca(OH)2(aq) -----> CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)The white milky suspension/precipitate is caused by the formation of calcium carbonate and explains the limewater test for carbon dioxide.