With the help of an activity, explain the conditions

 With the help of an activity, explain the conditions under which iron articles get rusted. 

  • Answer:
    • Take three test tubes and place clean iron nails in each ofthem.
    • Label these test tubes A, B and C.
    • Pour some water in test tube A and cork it.
    • Pour boiled distilled water in test tube B, add about 1 mL ofoil and cork it. The oil will float on water and prevent the airfrom dissolving in the water.
    • Put some anhydrous calcium chloride in test tube C and corkit. Anhydrous calcium chloride will absorb the moisture, ifany, from the air.Iron nails rust in test tube A, but they do not rust in test tubes B and C.Rusting of iron takes place when exposed to both air and water.

     

    Iron nails rust in test tube A, but they do not rust in test tubes B and C. 

    Rusting of iron takes place when exposed to both air and water.

     

  • Exam Year: 2025