?The first stage in corrosion of iron upon exposure to air is oxidation to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\). (a) Write a balanced chemical equation to sh

Chapter 18, Problem 18.32

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The first stage in corrosion of iron upon exposure to air is oxidation to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\).

(a) Write a balanced chemical equation to show the reaction of iron with oxygen and protons from acid rain.

(b) Would you expect the same sort of reaction to occur with a silver surface? Explain.

Text Transcription:

{Fe}^{2+}