how does rusting take place write chemical reaction too
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When iron is exposed to water or air over a period of time, the iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture to form a reddish-brown chemical compound, iron oxide. This is referred to as rust. So chemically, rust is hydrated iron(III) oxide or Fe2O3.nH2O. The chemical equation for the same is given by:
4Fe(OH)2 + O2 + xH2O → 2Fe2O3.(x+4)H2O
Iron reacts very readily with oxygen. This is one of the reasons as to why it is rare to find pure iron in nature.
4Fe(OH)2 + O2 + xH2O → 2Fe2O3.(x+4)H2O
Iron reacts very readily with oxygen. This is one of the reasons as to why it is rare to find pure iron in nature.
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Explanation:
rust is the another name of iton oxide which occurs when an iron or a alloy that consists iron or steel exposed to oxygen and moisture for a long time
chemical reaction= 4Fe+3O2+6H2O gives -2Fe2O3,3H2O
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