Fe (s) → Fe2+*(aq) + 2e¯, then Fe2*(aq) → Fe3*(aq) + e¯ (at anode) O2 (g) + 4H*(aq) + 4e → 2H2O(1) (at cathode) Corrosion is a spontaneous reaction; however, it is not economically favourable. For example, a large iron storage tank buried under the ground can easily become corroded because of the moisture and air in the soil. By using your knowledge in chemistry, suggest one maintenance strategy by using a method of cathodic protection to stop the buried iron storage tank from getting rusty. Explain your answer clearly by justifying the reason of your chosen material, readiness of the chosen material being oxidized and half-reaction equations, if any.

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  1. A corrosion process is an example of electrochemistry. A piece of iron (Fe) when exposed to air (oxygen) and humidity undergoes a process of corrosion (the formation of iron(III) oxide) as shown in the two half-reaction equations:

 

Fe (s) → Fe2+*(aq) + 2e¯, then Fe2*(aq) → Fe3*(aq) + e¯ (at anode)
O2 (g) + 4H*(aq) + 4e → 2H2O(1) (at cathode)
Corrosion is a spontaneous reaction; however, it is not economically
favourable. For example, a large iron storage tank buried under the ground
can easily become corroded because of the moisture and air in the soil.
By using your knowledge in chemistry, suggest one maintenance strategy by
using a method of cathodic protection to stop the buried iron storage tank from
getting rusty. Explain your answer clearly by justifying the reason of your
chosen material, readiness of the chosen material being oxidized and
half-reaction equations, if any.
Transcribed Image Text:Fe (s) → Fe2+*(aq) + 2e¯, then Fe2*(aq) → Fe3*(aq) + e¯ (at anode) O2 (g) + 4H*(aq) + 4e → 2H2O(1) (at cathode) Corrosion is a spontaneous reaction; however, it is not economically favourable. For example, a large iron storage tank buried under the ground can easily become corroded because of the moisture and air in the soil. By using your knowledge in chemistry, suggest one maintenance strategy by using a method of cathodic protection to stop the buried iron storage tank from getting rusty. Explain your answer clearly by justifying the reason of your chosen material, readiness of the chosen material being oxidized and half-reaction equations, if any.
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