Question

Q1. Paheli observed that the sides of the wardrobe which was made of iron becoming reddish brown in colour.

a. What was the reason for it?

b. Write chemical reaction for this process.

c. What measures will you suggest to avoid this problem?

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) It was because of the rusting of iron.

(b) 4Fe+ 3O2 → 2Fe2O3

Iron(Fe), Oxygen(O2)

(c) For avoiding this problem, the iron can be coated with zinc by the process of galvanization.

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