Explain the process of corrosion and rusting.

1.	Explain the process of corrosion and rusting.
Answer» Corrosion : 1. Corrosion is the natural process by which a naturally pure metal converts into a more stable form of itself like hydroxide or oxide. 2. It is an actual degradation of the metal as it renders the metal useless of its usual metallic character. Rusting: 1. Rusting is the specific name given to the corrosion of iron. Rust can be termed with the chemical formula of iron oxide with its general formula Fe₂O_3. 2. Iron when in contact in the air moisture or water, corrodes and forms rust.

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Corrosion :

1. Corrosion is the natural process by which a naturally pure metal converts into a more stable form of itself like hydroxide or oxide.

2. It is an actual degradation of the metal as it renders the metal useless of its usual metallic character.

Rusting:

1. Rusting is the specific name given to the corrosion of iron. Rust can be termed with the chemical formula of iron oxide with its general formula Fe₂O_3.

2. Iron when in contact in the air moisture or water, corrodes and forms rust.

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