RUSTING OBJECT
Characteristics of rusty object
Rust consists of iron oxide which is a brownish red substance formed by the reaction of iron
exposed to oxygen in the presence of water or air humidity.
The rust surface is unstable, brittle and rough.
Rusting materials
Objects that are made from iron will easily get rust
For example;
Spoon Mailboxes Iron knives
Factors that cause rusting
1. Presence of water
2. Presence of air
Rusting will not occur if one of these factor absent
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Ways to prevent rusting - objects made of iron exposed to air and water will undergoes
rusting process
Apply oil or grease - Oil applied to surface
of objects made of iron
Coating with a layer of rust proof material
- such as plastic are coated on surface
Plating with a layer of rustproof metal -
such as tin and aluminum are plated
Painting - applied on the surface of objects
Importance of preventing objects from rusting
● Objects will last longer and will not break easily
● Objects will look clean and pleasant
● Saves cost as objects do not need to be replace frequently
● Objects are safe to use
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EXERCISE
A. Mark for the rusty objects and for non rusty objects
B. The diagram shows a few rusty objects. State the steps that are suitable to prevent
them from rusting using given words
Plating with tin Applying grease Coating within plastic painting
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C. Nawwar carried out an investigation to test the factors that cause rusting. The
apparatus are arranged as shown in the diagram below and left for a week.
Anhydrous
calcium chloride
1. In which test tubes do the iron woods have rusted? Give your reason
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2. In which test tubes do the iron wools have not rusted? Give your reason
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3. Why a boiled tap water, anhydrous calcium chloride and cooking oil used in this
investigation
a. Boiled tap water :__________________________________________________________
b. Anhydrous calcium chloride : _________________________________________________
c. Cooking : ________________________________________________________________
4. Based on the investigation above, state the factors that cause rusting
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