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Yes, because the oxide in the air and the water reacting with the metal causes it to rust. It is irreversible so it is classed as a chemical reaction. :D
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Is rusting a chemical property or a chemical change?
Rust its self is a chemical change, but a chemical property for a car would be that it gets rusty over time.
Is metal chair-rusts physical or chemical change?
The rusting of a metal chair is a chemical change. The iron is undergoing oxidation as it combines with oxygen to form iron oxide.
Is metal rusting a physical change in matter?
The rusting of Iron is a chemical change as Iron reacts with Oxygen to form Iron Oxide [Rust]
Is a rusting bicycle a chemical or physical?
Rust (oxidation of metal) is a chemical change but it is also a physical change in the strength of the material.
What are examples of chemical and physical change?
melting any metal is physical. rusting iron is chemical
Is rusting a metal physical change?
Metal rusting (corrosion) is a chemical change.
Is a washer rusting a chemical change?
Yes, rusting/corrosion is oxidation of the metal and is a chemical change.
Is rusting an example of physical or chemical change?
Rusting is the oxidation of a metal and is an example of a chemical change.
Is rusting a chemical property or a chemical change?
Rust its self is a chemical change, but a chemical property for a car would be that it gets rusty over time.
Why rusting is a chemical change and not a physical change?
Rusting is a chemical change because the metal is reacting with air and changing into a new substance.
Rusting metal is an example?
a chemical change.
Is rusting a nail a physical change or chemical change?
A nail rusting is a chemical change. The chemical formula of the metal completely changes, adding oxygen to the formula. Iron changes from Fe to FeO2 , or to Fe2O3
Is metal rusting on a ar a chemical change?
Yes
Is metal chair-rusts physical or chemical change?
The rusting of a metal chair is a chemical change. The iron is undergoing oxidation as it combines with oxygen to form iron oxide.
Why is rusting metal a physical change?
I don't think it is. It's a chemical change.
The rusting of metal is an example of what change?
Is an example of chemical change, reacting to air
Is rusting iron a physical change in science?
no rusting iron is not a physical change it is a chemical change
