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It is in fact a 'redox' reaction - it is both a reduction and an oxidation reaction. This is because certain elements within the reaction lose electrons, while others gain them. Therefore parts of the reaction are both reductions and oxidations.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. Combustion is where something burns. Rusting is an example of oxidisation. ---- Yes, rusting is an example of slow combustion. And yes it is an oxidation reaction too, as Combustion is an oxidation reaction with an evolution of heat and/or light. In rudting there is: 1. Relase of energy. 2. Oxidation Hence, rusting is considered an oxidation reaction. shashank
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∙ 11y agoWhen iron rusts, it is reacting with oxygen in the air to form the compound iron oxide (known as rust.) Iron typically reacts with oxygen as iron(III), meaning it has 3 valence electrons. So, the balanced equation for this reaction is:
4Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3
This is a synthesis, or combination reaction, and it is exothermic.
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∙ 11y agoBecause rusting of iron is a result of iron combining with oxygen chemically.
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∙ 10y agoIt is a chemical reaction called an "oxidation" reaction.
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∙ 10y agoyes it is because when they both bond they create rust due to the lack of oxygen in the silver
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∙ 6y agoYes. The formation of rust is an oxidation-reduction reaction. Iron (Fe) is oxidized to iron oxide in the form of Fe2O3.
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Yes, rusting is exactly an oxidation reaction. When iron reacts with water and oxygen, it forms hydrated iron oxide, which can be seen as rust.
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Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?
Rusting is an oxidation reaction.
Is a rusting car a redox reaction?
Yes, rusting is oxidation of iron. The iron is oxidised, the oxygen is reduced. This is thus basically a redox reaction.
What evidence of a chemical reaction might you see by rusting of an iron nail?
oxidation
Is rust the results of a chemical reaction explain?
Rusting is a chemical reaction - a reaction with oxygen (oxidation). Fe + O2 + H2O------------------ Fe2O3·nH2O + (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3)
What is the name of slow oxidation reaction involving metals?
corrosion (in iron this is called rusting)
Does rusting of iron is a reaction of iron and nitrogen?
Oxidation (rusting) of iron metal is the reaction of iron and oxygen
To show the rusting of iron?
Rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction in the presence of water.
Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?
Rusting is an oxidation reaction.
Rusting of steel is?
A good example of an oxidation reaction. The rusting of steel is essentially just rusting (oxidation) of iron.
Rust and iron?
Rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction in the presence of water.
How do iron rust?
Rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction in the presence of water.
What reaction is formed when rusting appears?
Iron oxidation (transformation of iron in iron oxides)
Is a rusting car a redox reaction?
Yes, rusting is oxidation of iron. The iron is oxidised, the oxygen is reduced. This is thus basically a redox reaction.
Which gas is used when iron rusted?
Rusting is an oxidation - reaction with oxygen.
What is causing iron to run out?
Rusting is an oxidation reaction in the presence of water.
Is rusting of iron a combustion process?
No. Combustion is where something burns. Rusting is an example of oxidisation. ------------------ Yes, rusting is an example of slow combustion. And yes it is an oxidation reaction too, as Combustion is an oxidation reaction with an evolution of heat and/or light. In rudting there is: 1. Relase of energy. 2. Oxidation Hence, rusting is considered an oxidation reaction.
Rusting of iron is an example of?
Oxidation.Rust is an example of an oxidation reaction between iron and oxygen. This is why a coat of oil on iron-containing metal prevents rust--the oil stops oxygen from reaching the metal's surface so that the oxidation reaction cannot take place.
