Question

What is the definition of rusting?

Answer 1

1. The interaction of Iron with air and water produces rust.
2. The Oxygen present in the air form a powdered substance called rust.
3. The rust is a red-orange flaky substance and the phenomenon of the formation of rust is called rusting.
4. Rusting is an oxidation process, and is more likely to occur on the metal surface.
5. The rusting of Iron can be represented through chemical reactions is as follows:
   $\underset{\left(\mathrm{Iron}\right)}{4\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)}+\underset{}{3{\mathrm{O}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)}+\underset{}{2{\mathrm{xH}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{l}\right)}\to \underset{\left(\mathrm{Rust}\right)}{2{\mathrm{Fe}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3.{\mathrm{xH}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)}$
6. The Ferric oxide hydrated is called rust which is a flaky red-orange colored substance formed on the upper layer of Iron.
7. Prevention of rusting can be done through galvanization, painting, and the application of grease.