Question

What are the factors that affect the rate of corrosion?

Answer 1

Part 1: Corrosion

1. When metals get exposed to the environment, the metal loses their shine or strength or is covered with a coloured layer.
2. This occurs due to the chemical reaction between metals and the environment and the process is known as corrosion.

Part 2: The factors that affect the rate of the corrosion are mentioned as follows:

1. Purity of the metal
2. Electropositive nature of the metal
3. Temperature
4. Presence of reactive gases in the air
5. Presence of electrolytes in water.