Corrosion Flashcards
1
Q
The rusting or iron is a _________
A
Redox reaction
2
Q
Preventing rusting ?
A
Barrier- coating Painting Oiling or greasing More reactive metal Galvanising - zinc- more reactive than iron
3
Q
Metals can_____ in the prescence or oxygen and water to create metal oxides
A
Corrode
4
Q
The metal loses electrons so it_______
A
so it oxidises
5
Q
Simultaneously to the oxidation, the oxygen ______ when it reacts with the metal
A
Gains electrons (reduction)