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प्रश्न
Write two methods of preventing the rusting of iron.
State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
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उत्तर
- The rusting of iron can be prevented by painting, oiling, greasing or varnishing its surface.
- Galvanisation is another method of protecting iron from rusting by coating it with a thin layer of zinc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is an alloy?
Why do we apply paint on iron articles?
Which metals do not corrode easily?
Give reasons:
Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
The process of depositing a thin layer of zinc on iron articles is called ______.
Name any two metals which do not corrode easily.
What are the special properties of stainless steel?
If copper is kept exposed to damp air for a considerable time, it gets a green coating on its surface. This is due to the formation of ______.
What is corrosion? What are necessary conditions for corrosion?
Explain with reason:
Roasting is carried out on sulphide ores and not on carbonate ores.
Observe the following picture a write down the chemical reaction with the explanation.

Write scientific reasons.
Lemon or tamarind is used for cleaning copper vessels turned greenish.
Complete the process of iron rusting by filling the blanks. Suggest a way to prohibit the process.
The iron rust is formed due to........................... reaction. Different
regions on iron surface become anode and cathode.
Reaction on anode region :
`F_e(s) → Fe^(2+) (aq) +2e^-`
Reaction on anode region :
`O_2(g) + 4H^+(aq) +............................ → 2H_2 O (l) `
When Fe2+ ions migrate from anode region they react with ................... to form Fe3+ ions.
A reddish coloured hydrated oxide is formed from ............... ions. It is called rust.
`2Fe_(3+) (aq) + 4H_2O(l) → ................. + 6H_+(aq) `
A way to prevent rusting ..................................................................
Find the odd one out and give its explanation.
Match the columns.
| Group A | Group B |
| 1) Electroplating | a) Pressure cooker |
| 2) Anodising | b) Silver plated spoons |
| c) Coating of tin on copper | |
| d) Coating of Zinc on iron |
Observe the following diagram and give answers.

- Name this method of prevention of corrosion.
- For prevention of which metal this method is used?
- What is used as anode in this method?
Observe the following figure and write the answer of the question.

- Which process is shown in the figure?
- Explain the chemical reaction shown in the figure.
- Write the reactions on anode and cathode.
State two conditions necessary for rusting of iron.
