Corrosion Flashcards

1
Q

The rusting or iron is a _________

A

Redox reaction

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2
Q

Preventing rusting ?

A
Barrier- coating 
Painting 
Oiling or greasing
More reactive metal
Galvanising - zinc- more reactive than iron
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3
Q

Metals can_____ in the prescence or oxygen and water to create metal oxides

A

Corrode

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4
Q

The metal loses electrons so it_______

A

so it oxidises

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5
Q

Simultaneously to the oxidation, the oxygen ______ when it reacts with the metal

A

Gains electrons (reduction)

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