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Water and oxygen rust iron

Oxidation converts iron into hydrated iron oxides.

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Output
A rough layer of iron oxide corrosion
Input
Bare iron exposed to moist air
Relationship

What connects the input and output?

Iron loses electrons while oxygen is reduced in the presence of water. Repeated reactions create the reddish corrosion products called rust.

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  1. www.britannica.com: Water and oxygen rust ironwww.britannica.com

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