Question

What is corrosion give 2 reactions showing corrosion of metals

Answer 1

Answer:

Corrosion happens through a series of reduction-oxidation reactions, similar to those of a battery. The metal being corroded acts as the anode; the metal is oxidized, forming metal ions and free electrons.

Examples:-

•Rusting of iron

•Rusting of car bodies,or bridges

Answer 2

Answer:

Corrosion is a natural process which converts a refined metal to a more stable form such as oxide,hydroxide or sulfide. The two reaction showing corrosion of metal are following:

1 4fe+3o2+2xH2O - 2fe2O3.xH2O

2 Ag+H2s-Ag2S +

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