What must be present for the corrosion of iron to take place?
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What must be present for the corrosion of iron to take place?
Rusting of Iron
When an iron metal is left outside, eventually rust forms on the metal. Rust is the reddish-brown coating formed on the metal. Rust is actually an oxide of iron. The rusting of iron is an example of a reduction-oxidation reaction.
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View this answerRust is formed when iron reacts with oxygen gas present in air and water (usually present as moisture).
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