Rusting of Iron: A Chemical Change
Students will investigate the conditions necessary for rusting and understand it as a chemical reaction.
Key Questions
- Explain the chemical process of rusting.
- Analyze the factors that accelerate or inhibit rusting.
- Predict the long-term consequences of widespread rusting on infrastructure.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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