Iron is a metal which corrodes fast.a. What are the factors that favou

1.	Iron is a metal which corrodes fast.a. What are the factors that favour the corrosion of iron?b. In coastal regions, copper nails are preferred to iron nails. What could be the reason?c. Can you suggest some measures to prevent the corrosion of iron?
Answer» a. Air and water vapour in the atmosphere b. Iron rod corrodes quickly in salt water c. Painting on the metal, electroplating with non corrosive metals

Iron is a metal which corrodes fast.a. What are the factors that favour the corrosion of iron?b. In coastal regions, copper nails are preferred to iron nails. What could be the reason?c. Can you suggest some measures to prevent the corrosion of iron?

Answer»

a. Air and water vapour in the atmosphere

b. Iron rod corrodes quickly in salt water

c. Painting on the metal, electroplating with non corrosive metals