Question

why does iron rust? how can it be prevented? describe two methods to prevent rusting.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron rusts when it comes in contact with oxygen it forms it oxide and Iron gets rusted

equation:- 4Fe +3O2 = 2Fe2O3(rust)

Explanation:

It can be prevented by

1. painting it

2. zinc plating

etc....

Answer 2

Explanation:

Iron get rust becase of the oxygen present in the air. When iron come contect with the oxygen a it form a layer of iron oxide on it.

To prevent iron from rusting we apply paint on it so that it don't come in the contect of air.