the presence of Oxygen and water is essential for rusting (true or false)
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The presence of Oxygen and Water is essential for rusting — True.
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The sentence is true.
- The presence of Oxygen and water is essential for rusting.
- We know that rusting is an oxidation reaction.
- Hydrated iron oxide is formed by the reaction of iron with water and oxygen.
- By this reaction, a reddish-brown oxide is formed.
- Oxygen is present in the atmosphere and water is present in the form of vapor.
- Hence Oxygen and water are essential for rusting.
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