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The corrosion of iron is called ______.

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The corrosion of iron is called ______.

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The corrosion of iron is called rusting.

Explanation:

Rusting occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air to form a reddish-brown flaky coating. This coating is chemically known as hydrated iron(III) oxide. Unlike some other metals, this process continuously eats away at the iron, weakening the metal structure over time.

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 3 [Page 231]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 3 | Q 30. (a) | Page 231
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