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What is the primary requirement for the rusting of iron to occur?
What is the primary requirement for the rusting of iron to occur?
- Moist air (correct)
- Presence of strong acids
- High temperature
- High pressure
In the rusting process, what happens in the anodic region?
In the rusting process, what happens in the anodic region?
- Iron atoms lose electrons (correct)
- Iron atoms gain electrons
- Oxygen is produced
- Water is absorbed
What chemical species is produced during the reduction reaction near the cathodic region?
What chemical species is produced during the reduction reaction near the cathodic region?
- Hydrogen gas
- Water (correct)
- Hydronium ion
- Carbon dioxide
Which of the following contributes to accelerating the rusting process?
Which of the following contributes to accelerating the rusting process?
What is the final product formed from the reaction of Fe²⁺ ions in rusting?
What is the final product formed from the reaction of Fe²⁺ ions in rusting?
Why does rust lead to continued corrosion of iron?
Why does rust lead to continued corrosion of iron?
Which of the following correctly describes the type of reaction involved in rusting?
Which of the following correctly describes the type of reaction involved in rusting?
What occurs to the electrons during the rusting process?
What occurs to the electrons during the rusting process?
Flashcards
Corrosion
Corrosion
The process of a metal being slowly eaten away by its surroundings, typically through a chemical reaction.
Rusting
Rusting
The specific type of corrosion that happens to iron, forming a reddish-brown oxide.
Anodic Region
Anodic Region
The area on the surface of iron where oxidation occurs, losing electrons and turning into iron ions (Fe²⁺).
Cathodic Region
Cathodic Region
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Oxidation
Oxidation
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Reduction
Reduction
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Rust (Fe₂O₃·nH₂O)
Rust (Fe₂O₃·nH₂O)
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Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion Prevention
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