3.11.1 - Definition
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What is corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about how metals like iron rust.
Name one factor that accelerates corrosion.
💡 Hint: Consider what we see on a rainy day!
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What is the main cause of corrosion?
💡 Hint: Consider environments where rusting is common.
True or False: Galvanization involves applying a protective zinc coating to metal.
💡 Hint: Think about which coatings help metals resist rust.
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A steel bridge shows signs of rusting along its edges. Discuss the methods you would recommend for treating and preventing further corrosion.
💡 Hint: Consider both short-term and long-term approaches to prevent further damage.
Explain how electrochemical cells relate to the process of corrosion in metals and how this interaction can be exploited for protective mechanisms.
💡 Hint: Think about how electricity can be used to influence chemical reactions.
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