Corrosion
Corrosion: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Wonders of Ancient Indian Metallurgy, Corrosion, Factors Affecting Corrosion, Prevention of Corrosion, Rusting of Iron, Corrosion of Silver, Corrosion of Copper, Painting and Oiling, Brass, Bronze & Solder etc.
Important Questions on Corrosion
Why Iron pillar of Qutub Minar in Delhi is not rusted?

Silver articles when exposed to air gradually turn blackish because they react with _____ to form silver sulphide.


The surface of iron is coated with zinc metal, this process is called _____.

An iron ring is to be coated with zinc. Which method can we use for doing this?

Galvanisation is a process in which iron coating is applied to other metals.

Which of the following is not a method used for the prevention of corrosion?



Give reasons for the following statement:
Most metal objects are painted.

Give reasons for the following statement:
Iron objects are electroplated.

_____ is the process in which tin is plated on iron objects.


When iron comes in contact with water, it forms rust which is a _____ coloured layer.

Which of the following element is mixed with iron to make it hard and strong?

A homogeneous mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal is known as _____ .

In addition to iron, stainless steel contains________.

If one of the metals is mercury, then the alloy is known as _____.

Which component of air turns the silver articles black when exposed for a long time?

_____ is an alloy of lead and tin and is used for welding electrical wires together.
