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Define corrosion. What is meant by rust? Write the chemical formula of rust.

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  • Iron in presence of moist air is oxidized to give rust. This process is known as corrosion.
  • Hydrated Iron (III) oxide is known as rust.
  • Chemical formula is Fe2O3.xH2O.

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