5 Questions
What is the definition of corrosion?
The destruction or deterioration of metals or alloys by the surrounding environment through chemical or electrochemical reactions
What is the final oxidation product formed during the rusting of iron?
Fe2O3
In which type of corrosion does the corrosion occur in the absence of moisture?
Dry corrosion
What is formed on the surface of copper when exposed to moist air?
[CuCO3 + Cu(OH)2]
In wet corrosion, what does the corrosion depend on?
Presence of conducting medium
Learn about corrosion and electrode systems in this module. Understand the definition of corrosion, its causes, and examples such as the rusting of iron.
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