make a project file on types of chemical reaction with example and corrosion rusting
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Rusting
Rusting of Iron
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.
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.
Solved Examples for You
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 vapours. 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.
Answer:
Corrosion is one of the most common phenomena that we observe in our daily lives. You must have noticed that some objects made of iron are covered with an orange or reddish-brown coloured layer at some point in time. The formation of this layer is the result of a chemical process known as rusting, which is a form of corrosion.
Cossorion, in general, is a process through which refined metals are converted into more stable compounds such as metal oxides, metal sulfides, or metal hydroxides. Likewise, the rusting of iron involves the formation of iron oxides via the action of atmospheric moisture and oxygen. If we look at the science behind corrosion then we can say that it is a spontaneous/ irreversible process wherein the metals turn into a much stable chemical compound like oxides, sulphides, hydroxides, etc. We shall delve deeper into the concept of corrosion and understand its different factors including its meaning, types, prevention and more in this lesson