Q. Which element reacts with metals in corrosion?

A
Hydrogen
B
Oxygen
C
Water
D
Nitrogen
Solution:
  • Corrosion is a process through which metals in manufactured states return to their natural oxidation states.
  • This process is a reduction-oxidation reaction in which the metal is being oxidized by its surroundings, often the oxygen in air.
  • Rusting is the formation of iron oxides, is a well-known example of electrochemical corrosion.
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