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What is rusting?

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Answer 1

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This process of rust formation in presence of oxygen and water is called rusting.

The reactants of Rusting are iron, water, and oxygen and rust.

This is generally caused when moisture and oxygen are present.

The chemical formula for rust is Fe2O3

The following chemical equation represents the reaction: 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3

Steel rusts the fastest.

What does rusting cause?

Rusting causes slow degradation of iron and its alloys. This results in the weakening of the material and ultimate failure.

The acetic acid in this common household product is acidic enough to dissolve rust

Some tips to prevent rusting-

• Apply a Protective Coating
• Use stainless steel
• Regulate the maintenance
• Prevent scratching

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Answer 2

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→Rusting refers to the oxidation of metal either by the action of oxgyen or by the moisture content present in the atmosphere.

→Rusting is basically an oxidation reaction as the metal undergoes aerial oxidation which leads to corrosion and weaking of metal as a result.

→Rusting specifically refers to the "Corrosion of Iron metal".

→$\bold{\red{Rusting\:Of\:Iron}}$ refers to the formation of the layer of rust over the metal surface due to the combined action of atmospheric oxgyen and moisture which in turn develops reddish flake (Rust).

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$\bold{What\:Rusting\:Do?}$

→ Rusting makes the metal weaker and reduces its strength , it results in complete oxidation and corrosion.

For e.g. The effects of Rusting can be seen on mega structures like bridges made up of iron which lose their strength after specific period due to rusting.

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$\bold{How\:Rusting\:Can\:Be\:Prevented?}$

1. It can be done by regularly oiling the surface.
2. Can be done by Galvanising the metal.
3. By Painting the metal surface so that the supply of oxygen and moisture is cut.

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