Rusting

Rusting 4Fe + 3O2 a 2FeO3

Rusting is an oxidation reduction reaction. Information: Rusting involves Iron (Fe) and Oxygen (O). The Oxygen mixes with the Iron and causes rust to form. Over time the iron is mostly rust and will disintegrate. It occurs mostly with Iron and not many other metals. Most rust occurs on metals that have been exposed to water and long periods of time.

Significance:

Rusting makes Iron lose its strength, so construction must take into the fact that rusting might weaken the structure they are building. When iron rusts and the substance becomes weak, it's not as effective as it was before it rusted. Most iron substances will rust if not treated with other metals or proper care. Such metals as steel will not rust as easily as iron or non alloys. Rust is created from the oxidation of water and other chemicals that makes the substance weaker and less valuable.

Conclusions:

Chemical reactions are important because, they create the things we use today, without chemical reactions we would not be able to survive. Reactions allow us to breathe. Reactions allow us to create new substances in which can help and expand life quality for all living things.

Citation:

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