Question

Which is responsible for the formation of rust on metals?(1 point)
Responses

carbonic acid
carbonic acid

oxidation
oxidation

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

acid rain
acid rain

Answer 1

The correct response is **oxidation**. Rust formation on metals, particularly iron, occurs when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, leading to the formation of iron oxide (rust) through an oxidation process.