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Corrosion Explain why water is necessary for the corrosion of iron.
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This process requires the presence of both oxygen and water. The chemical reaction can be represented as follows: \[4Fe + 3O_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow 4Fe(OH)_3\] This reaction shows that water (H_2O) is necessary for the corrosion of iron. Show more…
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