Chemistry, asked by mayurbhairboricha, 1 year ago

why do iron articles rust but aluminium does not​

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Answered by Anushkasingh456
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Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen. They rust faster in salty water or acid rain. Aluminium, on the other hand, does not corrode easily, because its surface is protected by a layer of aluminium oxide.


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chowkillanagarovgnf7: when it forms al2o3 doesnt it mean that it corroded already
Answered by Anonymous
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Hey mate ☺

Iron rusts when it come into contact with water and oxygen. It rust faster in salty water or acid rain. Aluminium, on the other hand, does not corrode easily, because its surface is protected by a layer of aluminium oxide.

Hope it helps you ☺✌✌

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