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16. State one advantage and disadvantage
of rusting​

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Advantage: Rusting provides a thin durable shell to prevent the metal from getting more corroded.

Disadvantage: Rusting weakens material due to prolonged corrosive action.

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Answer:

Advantage:

It forms ferrous oxide which is used as a pigment for glasses

Disadvantage:

It destroys the appearance of the metal and weakens it.

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