Biology, asked by kastabapi1979, 19 days ago

Why are oxygen and water essential for rusting​

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Answered by Maadhushree
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The iron reacts with water and oxygen to form hydrated iron(III) oxide, which we see as rust. Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen – both are needed for rusting to occur. ... This prevents the metal below from coming into contact with air (containing oxygen).

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Answered by sourishsarkarkgec
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Answer: Rust is a series of Iron oxide , mainly red oxide which are formed when iron with oxygen exposed in water then they reacts and form hydrated iron (iii) oxide. So, O2 and water both are need to create rust.

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