Question

In order to answer this question, you need to look around your immediate surroundings to find examples of rusting of iron or any other metal. i. What makes iron rust? ii. Why is the rusting of iron a problem? Give any 3 examples from daily life where rusting has been a disadvantage. iii. Suggest any two ways that can help prevent rusting of iron.

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) rusting is caused by the reaction of oxygen and water on the surface of metals(iron).

(ii) rusting of iron makes it weak and dangerous for buildings since their foundation is made of iron, rusting renders cars useless, rusting can cause accidents.

(iii) by galvanizing iron

and by coating it.

Explanation:

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