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P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations2 Marks
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What is corrosion?
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Answer

The slow process of decay or oxidation of metals due to various components of atmosphere is known as corrosion.
Iron rusts and a reddish coloured layer is collected on it. This is corrosion of iron.

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