2.5.2 - Corrosion Reactions
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What is corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think of a metal breaking down and being damaged.
What is the main product formed from iron corrosion?
💡 Hint: What do we often see on old iron?
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What is the primary reaction that leads to rust formation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to iron in the presence of water and air.
True or False: Adequate moisture is necessary for rust to form.
💡 Hint: Think about where you often see rust and what conditions are present.
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Describe in detail the electrochemical nature of the corrosion reactions of iron and propose a method to mitigate this process.
💡 Hint: Consider various practices used in industries to protect metals.
Explain how factors like pH and electrolyte presence can influence corrosion rates. Provide an example scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about how different environments impact metal durability.
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