Corrosion Flashcards
1
Q
What type of chemical reaction is corrosion?
A
Exothermic
2
Q
Corrosion reaction
A
A refined metal gradually decomposes into a more stable form
oxide, hydroxide, sulphide
3
Q
Rust
Corrosion
A
Forms hydrated iron (III) oxide
4
Q
What is needed for rust?
A
- Oxygen
- Water
- Iron