what is corrosion and effect of corrosion
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CORROSION :
The phenomenon due to which metals are slowly eaten by the reaction of air, water and chemicals present in the atmosphere, is called corrosion.
Example -
iron articles are shiny when new, but get coated with a reddish brown powder when left for some time.
This process commonly known as rusting of iron. The black coating on silver and the green coating on copper are other examples of corrosion.
Effects of corrosion -
(i) It causes damage to car bodies, bridges, ships, and other objects made of metals, specially those that are made up of iron.
(ii) It is a wasteful process in many cases, as every year tons of various especially iron get wasted in the country.
Answer:The phenomenon due to which metals are slowly eaten by the reaction of air, water and chemicals present in the atmosphere
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