Question

The corrosion of iron is called __________________.

Answer 1

Rusting: Rusting is a part of corrosion and is a chemical process that results in the formation of red or orange coating on the surface of metals.

• Corrosion is the process of deterioration of materials as a result of chemical, electrochemical, or other reactions.
• Rusting of iron takes place in the presence of moisture and air.
• The equation for this reaction is: $4\mathrm{Fe}+3{\mathrm{O}}_2+\mathrm{x}.{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\to 2{\mathrm{Fe}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3.{\mathrm{xH}}_2\mathrm{O}$

Thus, The corrosion of iron is called Rusting .