Question

Explain the process of corrosion and rusting.

Answer 1

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 Fe₂O₃.
2. Iron when in contact with the air moisture or water, corrodes and forms rust.