What are the steps in the process of of rusting?

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Emmaraf 1K
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What are the steps in the process of of rusting?

Postby Emmaraf 1K » Sat Mar 16, 2019 7:49 pm

The textbook acts about the process of rusting 7th edition question 6N.21 and I wanted to know what the official steps are and why the formula for rust is Fe2O3 H2O and how both oxygen gas and water act as the oxidizing agents
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Artin Allahverdian 2H
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Re: What are the steps in the process of of rusting?

Postby Artin Allahverdian 2H » Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:20 am

Rust is when iron is exposed to water, causing Fe to oxidize into Fe2+. Water acts as the oxidizing agent for Fe so the dissolved ions present in water are what get reduced. The more dissolved ions in water, the faster rust happens.
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