Define corrosion. What is meant by rust? Write the chemical formula of rust.

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Solution

Iron in presence of moist air is oxidized to give rust. This process is known as corrosion.
Hydrated Iron (III) oxide is known as rust.
Chemical formula is $F e_{2} O_{3} . x H_{2} O$ .

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