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Give Reason for the Following: Rusting Reduces the Structural Strength of Iron. - Chemistry

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Give reason for the following:

Rusting reduces the structural strength of iron.

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Solution

Rusting corrodes iron and hence reduces its structural strength. 

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Chapter 6: Metals and Non-metals - Objective Type Questions

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