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

Responses

oxidation
oxidation

carbonic acid
carbonic acid

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

acid rain

1 answer

The formation of rust on metals is primarily due to oxidation. Rusting occurs when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, leading to the formation of iron oxide (rust). Therefore, the correct answer is:

oxidation.

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