Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

• Air
• Water
• Iron Alloys

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.