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Rusting will only occur in the presence of both water and oxygen. In the presence of oxygen, water vapour in the air will cause rusting to occur. So unless you are talking about the iron coming into contact with water vapour but when there is no oxygen, the answer is yes.
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Is rust water and oxygen?
No. Rust is iron oxide - iron and oxygen. In most cases the oxygen comes from liquid water or from water vapor.
Will iron react with oxygen to produce rust?
Iron will react with water and oxygen to produce rust. Essentially water has oxygen atoms in it so as long as iron is in contact with water, it will rust.
How does tap water rust iron nails?
Water from the tap or drinknig fountain will rust iron,
Does iron rust in water?
The oxygen dissolved in the water combines with the iron to form iron oxide, or rust (Fe2O3H2O).
Do iron oxide dissolve in water?
No- if it did, water would wash away rust (rust is iron oxide)
Is rust water and oxygen?
No. Rust is iron oxide - iron and oxygen. In most cases the oxygen comes from liquid water or from water vapor.
What two substances are need to rust Iron?
ANSWER:oxygen and water
What are some of the factors that cause corrosion of iron?
Oxygen and water vapor content of air. They together can corrode iron, causing rust (a mixture of Iron(III) oxides and hydroxides)
What causes iron changing to rust when it reacts with water?
Iron will begin to rust after exposure to water. The reaction that happens to cause rust is due to the iron oxidizing.
Will iron react with oxygen to produce rust?
Iron will react with water and oxygen to produce rust. Essentially water has oxygen atoms in it so as long as iron is in contact with water, it will rust.
How does tap water rust iron nails?
Water from the tap or drinknig fountain will rust iron,
Does iron rust in water?
The oxygen dissolved in the water combines with the iron to form iron oxide, or rust (Fe2O3H2O).
Which liquids rust faster?
Liquids do not rust, iron does, rust is Hydrated Iron (III) oxide, so the only substance which can rust iron is water
What makes iron rust lead nitrogen carbon dioxide or water?
The cause of iron rust is oxygen and water.
Do iron oxide dissolve in water?
No- if it did, water would wash away rust (rust is iron oxide)
What does iron and water make?
Iron oxide or rust
Is there iron on moon?
No. Water and oxygen reacts with iron to form rust.
