2.8 - Corrosion
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Practice Questions
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What is corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about how metals react with moisture and air.
Give an example of a metal that commonly rusts.
💡 Hint: What metal do bridges and buildings often use?
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What is the primary cause of corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of reactions involving metals and their environment.
Corrosion can lead to rust; true or false?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to iron when exposed to moisture.
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Evaluate the economic impact of ignoring corrosion in infrastructure design.
💡 Hint: Consider both direct and indirect costs associated with infrastructure failure due to corrosion.
Propose a detailed corrosion prevention plan for a coastal bridge.
💡 Hint: Think strategically about the specific environmental factors that will affect the bridge.
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