Question

Why is corrosion said to be an oxidation reaction?

Answer 1

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In other words the chemical mechanism of corrosion is mostly* oxidation. When oxygen reacts with steel to form iron oxide ( rust) it is an oxidation reaction, a reaction between the steel and oxygen in the air. When this happens in a place you don't really want it too it is termed corrosion.

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Answer 2

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In other words the chemical mechanism of corrosion is mostly* oxidation. When oxygen reacts with steel to form iron oxide ( rust) it is an oxidation reaction, a reaction between the steel and oxygen in the air. When this happens in a place you don't really want it too it is termed corrosion.