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Explain the following terms with one example each. Corrosion

Explain the following terms with one example each.
              Corrosion

Grade:12

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Harshit Singh
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3 years ago
Dear Student

Corrosion is defined as a process where materials, usually metals, deteriorate as a result of a chemical reaction with air, moisture, chemicals, etc.
For example, iron, in the presence of moisture, reacts with oxygen to form hydrated iron oxide.
4Fe + 3O2+ nH2O → 2Fe2O3.2H2O

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