Step-by-step explanation:
Corrosion of iron is called as rusting. Rusting is oxidation of iron in the presence of oxygen and water and leads to formation of hydrated ferric oxide.
Methods to prevent rusting are :
1. Application of paint: It prevents the direct exposure of metal to atmosphere.
2. Application of oils or grease: It creates a barrier between the metal and atmosphere.
3. Galvanization : It is coating of iron with more active metal zinc so that zinc gets oxidized and protects iron.
4. Cathodic protection : It involves connecting iron to a more active metal which loses electrons on behalf of iron and thus protects iron by rendering it as cathode.
5. Coating with wax tapes: It prevents the direct exposure of metal to atmosphere.