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What are the environmental factors that cause the formation of rust?

Air
A Friction
B )Water
C )Iron Alloys
D )A, B and C
E )A, B, C and D
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Answer:

  • Air
  • Water
  • Iron Alloys

Step-by-step explanation:

Rust is quite simply hydrated Iron oxide because it is as a result of iron allows coming into contact with oxygen(air) and water.

The resulting reaction gives off rust as a product. The chemical reaction is:

4Fe + 3O₂ + 6H₂O → 4Fe(OH)₃.

You can see from above how rust is formed from Iron alloys, Oxygen and water.

As iron is a widely used components in the production of many things such as cars, rust presents a problem because in dissolving away iron, the object produced is compromised and this can lead to serious consequences if left unchecked.

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