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Free of Impurities Pure Metal With Impurities Impure Metal

The document discusses corrosion of pure and impure metals, rusting of iron, galvanization and tinning, and why the part of a nail inside wood corrodes easily. Impure metals corrode faster than pure metals due to heterogeneity and electrochemical cells. Rusting is the oxidation of iron to hydrated iron(III) oxide when it contacts water and oxygen. Galvanization coats steel or iron in zinc for protection. Tinning coats iron in tin. The part of a nail inside wood corrodes as it acts as the anode in a corrosion cell with the exposed part as the cathode.

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Free of Impurities Pure Metal With Impurities Impure Metal

The document discusses corrosion of pure and impure metals, rusting of iron, galvanization and tinning, and why the part of a nail inside wood corrodes easily. Impure metals corrode faster than pure metals due to heterogeneity and electrochemical cells. Rusting is the oxidation of iron to hydrated iron(III) oxide when it contacts water and oxygen. Galvanization coats steel or iron in zinc for protection. Tinning coats iron in tin. The part of a nail inside wood corrodes as it acts as the anode in a corrosion cell with the exposed part as the cathode.

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QUESTION 1

Why impure metal corrode faster than pure metal?

ANSWER;

• Metals are substance which are obtained from their respective ores
through process such as roasting, calcination etc.
• The metal which is free of impurities is called pure metal, whereas the
metal with impuritiesare called impure metal.
• The conversion of metal to oxides and sulfides is called as corrosion.
• Impure metals undergo the process of corrosion at faster pace than the
pure metal.

It is because, as the impure metals are composed of impurities, they are


affected by condition called heterogeneity which leads to faster corrosion.

• Also impure metal corrode faster due to the presence of minute


electrochemical cells.

QUESTION:2

What is rusting of iron? Discuss

• Rusting is an oxidation reaction. The iron reacts with water and oxygen to form
hydrated iron(III) oxide, which we see as rust.

• Here is the word equation for the reaction:

• iron + water + oxygen → hydrated iron(III) oxide

• Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen – both are
needed for rusting to occur.

The rusting of iron is characterized by the formation of a layer of a red, flaky substance that easily
crumbles into a powder.
Rusting of Iron
This phenomenon is a great example of the corrosion of metals, where the surfaces of metals are
degraded into more chemically stable oxides. However, the term ‘rusting’ is generally used to refer to
the corrosion of objects made of iron or iron-alloys.
QUESTION:3
What do you mean by the term galvanization and tinning.Discuss
ANSWER;

Galvanization is a process for adding a coating of zinc to the surface


of steel or iron. Since the zinc acts as a sacrificial coating, it protects the steel or
iron underneath and can therefore extend the lifespan of metal parts.

-Galvanized metal (steel and iron) is more common than you might think. Structures
like building frameworks, metal benches, balconies, ladders, and fire escapes can all
be made from galvanized metal to ensure a longer lifespan and adequate protection
from corrosion and damage. Other examples can be found in automotive parts and
electrical appliances.

Tinning:Is the process of applying thin layer of tin to sheets of wrought iron or steel,
resulting in a tin plate.

-The tinning process always done to prevent iron from rust.


QUESTION;4

Why does the part of a nail inside the wood undergo corrosion easily?

ANSWER;

The part of the nail inside the wood is not exposed to atmospheric conditions, whereas
the remainder part of it is exposed directly to atmospheric air. due to differential aeration,
the nail inside the wood (not oxygenated part) becomes anodic, while the upper part of
nail (well oxygenated) becomes cathodic. Consequently, a differential current starts
flowing, whereby the anodic part (nail inside the wood) gets corroded.

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