Question

Which is responsible for the formation of rust on metals? Responses acid rain acid rain - no response given carbonic acid carbonic acid - no response given hydrolysis hydrolysis - no response given oxidation

Answer 1

The formation of rust on metals, specifically iron, is primarily due to **oxidation**. Rust is the result of the reaction between iron, oxygen in the presence of moisture (water), leading to the formation of iron oxides. While factors like acid rain can accelerate the rusting process, oxidation is the fundamental chemical process responsible for rust formation.