Question

write a word equation to represent the process of rusting of iron also write the chemical symbols and formulae of all the substances involved.

Answer 1

Rusting is a slow oxidation process in which iron slowly reacts with oxygen of the in the presence of moisture and produces a flaky brown substance called rust.

4Fe +3O2+2H2o-------2Fe2O3.H2O

Fe- iron

O2 - oxygen

H2O - water

Fe2O3.H2O - Hydrated ferric oxide

(reddish brown coating on

iron)

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