Iron gets rusted easily when it is exposed to .

other irons

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

other non-metals

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

moisture

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Gold

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C moisture
Iron gets rusted when it is exposed to moisture. This is due to the fact that Iron which is a metal, react to oxygen molecules and form oxides when exposed to moisture. Due to the abundance of Oxygen in our atmosphere the Iron pieces gets rusted very easily.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Other than iron does any other metal get rusted? If yes, explain how? [3 MARKS]

Formation of rust when iron is exposed to moist air is called ________.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program