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iGCSE & O Levels | Live Class | Metals & the Reactivity Series | Rusting of Iron

Welcome to Mega Lecture’s Live Class for iGCSE and O Level Chemistry! In this session, we’ll dive into the important topic of Rusting of Iron, exploring the chemical process behind it, its prevention, and its significance in everyday life.

What This Class Covers:
1️⃣ What is Rusting?

Definition: Rusting is the slow chemical reaction between iron, oxygen, and water, forming a reddish-brown substance called hydrated iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃·xH₂O).
Conditions Required for Rusting:
Presence of oxygen (from air).
Presence of water (moisture).
2️⃣ The Chemistry of Rusting:

Step 1: Iron reacts with oxygen and water to form iron(II) ions and hydroxide ions.
Step 2: These ions further react to form hydrated iron(III) oxide, which is commonly known as rust.
Impact: Rust weakens the metal, making it brittle and prone to breaking.
3️⃣ Factors Affecting Rusting:

Presence of Salts or Acids: Salt (e.g., in seawater) accelerates rusting by increasing the conductivity of water, enhancing the reaction rate.
High Humidity Levels: More moisture speeds up the rusting process.
Temperature: Warmer conditions can increase reaction rates.
4️⃣ Methods to Prevent Rusting:

Barrier Protection:
Painting, oiling, or greasing iron surfaces to block moisture and oxygen.
Galvanisation:
Coating iron with a layer of zinc to protect it. The zinc layer oxidises, preventing rust from forming on the iron.
Sacrificial Protection:
Attaching a more reactive metal (e.g., magnesium) to iron. The sacrificial metal reacts first, protecting the iron.
Alloys:
Using rust-resistant alloys like stainless steel, which contains chromium.
5️⃣ Real-World Applications and Concerns:

Applications:
Understanding rusting helps in designing durable structures like bridges, cars, and ships.
Concerns:
Rusting leads to significant economic losses in industries and infrastructure.
6️⃣ Practice Questions and Solved Examples:

Solve questions on:
Writing chemical equations for rusting.
Identifying conditions that speed up or prevent rusting.
Evaluating methods for protecting iron and steel from rust.
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