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Oxidation (rusting) of iron metal is the reaction of iron and oxygen

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To show the rusting of iron?

Rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction in the presence of water.


When iron rusts is it an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

It is an endothermic reaction because in endothermic reaction energy is added .In that reaction nitrogen does not react with oxygen without energy added in the shape current . In that reaction 3000`current is applieded to take reaction b/w nitrogen and oxygen


Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?

Rusting is an oxidation reaction.


How does wrought iron rust?

Rusting of iron is a chemical reaction of oxydation (reaction with oxygen).


Is rusting of iron is an combination reaction or something else?

Rusting of iron is a redox reaction where iron reacts with oxygen and water to form iron oxide (rust). It is not a combination reaction since it involves the transfer of electrons between iron and oxygen.


What is caused by chemical reaction iron and oxygen?

The formation of iron oxides is caused by chemical reaction of iron and oxygen. Note, it is not rusting; rusting also requires the presence of water.


Why is rusting iron a chemical change what is classifications?

Because the rusting of iron is based on a chemical change, a reaction of oxydation.


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.


Is rusting iron a chemical reaction?

Yes, rusting nails is a chemical reaction. I just went over this in chemistry class last week.


Is a rusting car a redox reaction?

Yes, rusting in a car involves a redox reaction where iron in the metal reacts with oxygen in the air to form iron oxide (rust). In this reaction, iron is oxidized from its elemental state to iron oxide, while oxygen is reduced to form water.


What reaction is formed when rusting appears?

Iron oxidation (transformation of iron in iron oxides)