Showing the corrosion of metals when placed in acid

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SUMMARY

The corrosion of metals such as iron, aluminum, and copper in acetic acid and citric acid involves specific chemical reactions. The reaction for iron with acetic acid is accurately represented by the equation Fe + 2 CH3COOH → Fe(CH3COO)2 + H2. This indicates that iron reacts with acetic acid to form iron acetate and hydrogen gas. Understanding the catalysis of these reactions is essential for a comprehensive grasp of metal corrosion in acidic environments.

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  • Chemical equations and stoichiometry
  • Understanding of acid-base reactions
  • Knowledge of metal corrosion processes
  • Familiarity with organic acids, specifically acetic and citric acids
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  • Research the corrosion mechanisms of aluminum and copper in acetic acid and citric acid
  • Study the role of catalysts in acid-metal reactions
  • Explore the properties and applications of iron acetate
  • Investigate the effects of different concentrations of acetic acid on metal corrosion rates
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Chemistry students, educators, and researchers interested in metal corrosion, acid-base reactions, and chemical equation formulation.

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Homework Statement


for a science experiment i am required to write relevant chemical equations to reactions that have occurred. I am having trouble showing the corrosion of iron, aluminum and copper in acetic acid and citric acid.


Homework Equations


heres what i have so far:

Fe + 2 CH3COOH → (CH3COO)2 Fe + H2

i think this is the reaction that iron and acetic acid undergo, but not too sure.

The Attempt at a Solution



im lost as i don't know what happens to iron in acetic acid
and also what catalyses this reaction?
thanks in advance for you help
 
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val1ant said:
Fe + 2 CH3COOH → (CH3COO)2 Fe + H2

This is correct, although I prefer to write iron acetate as Fe(CH3COO)2. But it is just a personal thing.
 

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