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Yes, it tarnishes after coming in contact with the air because it gradually reacts with oxygen in the air to produce sodium peroxide and sodium oxide. When exposed to water, it produces sodium hydroxide (lye) and flammable hydrogen gas.
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∙ 14y agoMetallic sodium is far more chemically active than iron is. Iron rusts, but sodium reacts rapidly with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
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∙ 9y agoSodium corrodes extremely rapidly. A freshly exposed surface can form an oxidized layer in seconds. Sodium reacts violently with water.
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∙ 12y agoNo, the iron reacts with oxygen to create iron oxide (rust).
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The product of the reaction between iron and sodium chloride?
RUST
What can cause iron to rust and go through chemical weathering?
rain
What substances can rust?
Rust is cause by the oxidation of Iron. Basically, when Iron reacts with Oxygen, Rust is fromed. 2Fe2 + 3O2 ---> 2Fe2O3 (Rust) For this reason, it is only things made out of Iron that can rust. I hope I helped! :)
How do air and water cause chemical weathering?
is because they react to the iron and form rust
Why is rust different from the iron or oxygen?
Rust is different because, RUST IS MADE UP OF OXYGEN & IRON!!!
Does sodium chloride cause iron to rust?
Sodium chloride is dissociated in water in Na+ and Cl-; the chloride ion has a strong corrosive effect.
What types of material will cause iron to rust?
oxygen causes iron to rust
The product of the reaction between iron and sodium chloride?
RUST
Why do metals rust more in saltwater?
Yes, saltwater is corrosive for Iron and will cause Iron to rust.
Does iron oxide cause rust?
Rust is caused when oxygen reacts with iron.Iron oxide does not cause rust, it is rust.
Does juice make iron rust?
It can. Many juices are acidic, which will cause iron to rust fairly quickly.
Does sodium hydroxide rust the iron?
No. as rust is caused by the oxidation process of: O2+2H2O+4e = 4OH in sodium hydroxide the hydroxide is already present making it harder to form and therefore making rust harder to form. Sodium hydroxide is a rust inhibitor.
What can too much iron cause?
rust.
What makes iron rust lead nitrogen carbon dioxide or water?
The cause of iron rust is oxygen and water.
What type of compound is sodium oxide?
An oxide. Think Iron Oxide, or rust.
What kind of changes cause iron rust?
Oxidation
When iron reacts with oxygen in the air it will?
Cause the iron to corrose-oxidize-rust.
