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Corrosion Cell Reactions and Acids

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What is the anodic reaction in a corrosion cell?

M → M + z + ze (correct)

O 2 + 4 H + + 4 e - → 2 H 2 O

2 H + + 2 e - → H 2

M + z + ze → M

Which of the following cathodic reactions occurs in O2 rich acidic media?

O 2 + 4 H + + 4 e - → 2 H 2 O (correct)

2 H + + 2 e - → H 2

2 H 2 O + 2 e - → H 2 + 2 OH -

O 2 + 2 H 2 O + 4 e - → 4 OH -

What type of media produces the cathodic reaction 2 H2O + 2 e - → H2 + 2 OH -?

O2 poor acidic media

O2 rich acidic media

O2 poor non acidic media (correct)

O2 rich non acidic media

Which of the following statements regarding acids is correct?

<p>Very strong acids, like H2SO4, can be very corrosive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly compares strong bases to weak bases in terms of corrosiveness?

<p>Strong bases are more corrosive than weak bases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Corrosion Cell Reactions

Anodic reaction: M → M^+z + ze^- (Metal loses electrons)
Cathodic reactions vary depending on the environment:
- Oxygen-rich acidic media: O₂ + 4H⁺ + 4e^- → 2H₂O, E^o = 1.23 V
- Oxygen-rich non-acidic media: O₂ + 2H₂O + 4e^- → 4OH^-, E^o = 0.401 V
- Oxygen-poor acidic media: 2H⁺ + 2e^- → H₂, E^o = 0.0 V
- Oxygen-poor non-acidic media: 2H₂O + 2e^- → H₂ + 2OH^-, E^o = -0.828 V

Acids

Acids are corrosive environments.
Strength of acids varies:
- Very weak: Fatty acids, organic acids
- Weak: Acetic acid, formic acid
- Strong: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), Nitric acid (HNO₃), Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Bases

Strong bases (like sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide) are more corrosive than weak bases (like ammonia solution).

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Explore the intricacies of corrosion cell reactions, including anodic and cathodic processes in various environments. Learn about the role of acids in corrosion and the varying strengths of different types of acids. This quiz will test your knowledge on chemical reactions related to corrosion.