Question

to prevent rusting a layer of ........... metals is applied on iron sheets​

Answer 1

Answer:

Zinc

Explanation:

it prevents the oxygen and moisture from getting in contact with the iron beneath it.

Answer 2

Answer:

ZINC METAL

MORE TO KNOW -

Rusting - Iron articles when left in atmosphere react with oxygen and form a brown coloured substance which damages the metal or iron is called rust. and this process is called rusting.

CONDITION NEEDED FOR RUSTING -

I) OXYGEN

II) MOISTURE

PREVENTION -

Rusting can be prevent by -

Colouring

greesing

apply a layer of other metals

• Every year a huge amount of money is spent to repair iron articles.