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Rust is a general term for describing iron oxides. In colloquial usage, the term is applied to red oxides, formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agorust is formed because of exposion
to oxygen and water
a brown colour subtance
is formed
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What does rust and iron form?
Rust is an iron oxide, Fe2O3.
Is ability to rust chemical?
Yes, ability to form rust is chemical because here iron reacts with water and oxygen to form iron oxide or rust.
How do rust form?
rust is the result of a combination of moist conditions and oxygen,
Is sapphire able to rust?
No. Aluminium oxide in any form does not rust.
Is rust a form of corrosion?
Yes. Rust is oxidation of the metal, a form of corrosion (chemical destruction) that weakens metal.
Where can rust grow?
rust or oxidation can form on almost any metal surface
When a nail rust iron from the nail combines with oxygen from the air to form what?
They combine to form rust. You might be able to guess from what's combining that "rust" is apparently an iron oxide.
What causes rust to form?
dirt
Does cobalt corrode?
No ONLY Iron can form RUST. That does not mean that Cobalt can not oxidize, just that when it does so it can not form RUST.
What air that gives rust to metals?
Explosure to moist air will form rust on metals.
Is Iron a nonreactive metal?
NO! It reacts with air to form iron oxide (AKA rust) and water to form iron hydroxide (AKA rust)
Does iron oxide cause rust?
Rust is caused when oxygen reacts with iron.Iron oxide does not cause rust, it is rust.
