Corrosion, rusting, and rust
Corrosion, rusting, and rust
Corrosion is the gradual destruction of a metal by chemical reactions with substances in the environment. Air and water are common causes because many metals react slowly with oxygen and moisture.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE Chemistry Corrosion of metals. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a solid grasp of atomic structure, bonding and the mole concept early, since these underpin almost every other topic, then move on to the more calculation-heavy quantitative and organic chemistry content.