(a) What is rust ?

(b) State at least two ways of prevent rusting.

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(a) Rust: Rust is the hydrated ferric oxide (Fe2O3 . x* H2O), which forms a brownish red coating over iron. (* x can be any number.)

(b) Two ways of prevention of rusting :

1. Painting with red lead.

2. Oil paint is applied on doors and windows.

3. Enamel coating. Enamel is a mixture of iron, and steel with silicates.

4. Coal tar it is used for coating the lower parts of ships and bridges.

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