Question

What is rusting of iron ? What conditions are required for rusting to take place ?​

Answer 1

For rust to form we need specific conditions which are water and oxygen. ... The presence of water and oxygen is essential for the rusting of iron. Impurities in the iron, the presence of water vapor, acids, salts and carbon dioxide hastens rusting. Pure iron does not rust in dry and carbon dioxide free air.

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Answer 2

When a thick brown coloured layer ( on iron ) comes upon iron it is called as rust.

For rust to form we need specific conditions which are water and oxygen. ... The presence of water and oxygen is essential for the rusting of iron. Impurities in the iron, the presence of water vapor, acids, salts and carbon dioxide hastens rusting. Pure iron does not rust in dry and carbon dioxide free air.