Write a word equation to represent the process of rusting of iron.Also write the chemical symbols and formulae of all the substances involved
Asked by uddu1112
| 18th May, 2019,
09:01: AM
Expert Answer:
Rusting is a slow oxidation process in which iron slowly reacts with oxygen of the air in the presence of moisture and produces a flaky brown substance called rust.
Rust is hydrated ferric oxide ((Fe2O3.xH2O) which forms a reddish brown coating over iron.
Rusting is a slow oxidation process in which iron slowly reacts with oxygen of the air in the presence of moisture and produces a flaky brown substance called rust.
Rust is hydrated ferric oxide ((Fe2O3.xH2O) which forms a reddish brown coating over iron.
Answered by Ramandeep
| 18th May, 2019,
10:13: AM
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