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Rusting is oxidation, a chemical reaction.
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Is a rusty nail physical or a chemical change?
chemical
Is a rusty nail a chemical or physical change?
A rusting nail is the oxidation of iron, in which the iron in the nail and the oxygen in the air react to form a new substance, iron oxide, with different properties from the iron and the oxygen.
Are stalactites a form chemical weathering?
Stalactites are a result of the processes of chemical weathering, not a form of chemical weathering.
Does chemical weathering involve water?
Chemical weathering does not involve water, that is physical weathering
Is mechanical weathering a chemical process?
No. It is a physical process. Chemical weathering is a chemical process.
Is a rusty nail physical or a chemical change?
chemical
Is zinc dissolving in vinegar to form a rusty substance on an iron nail a physical or chemical change?
chemical change
What will happen to a rusty nail when its put into coke or other substance?
the nail will rust in water or any other substance that it is in by a chemical reaction
Will nails go rusty if touched by a rusty nail?
no, rust is not a disease, rust is a chemical reaction that occurs when iron reacts with water and air
Is a rusty nail physical change or chemical change?
it is a Chemical change because before they are rusty they are perfect and they are a solid brown but over time they change colors because they are getting old H2O + air + metal = rust
Why does a car get rusty?
because of weathering
How did rusty nail survive in joy ride 2?
How did rusty nail survive joy ride two
You step on a rusty nail which punctures your skin what shot should you get?
If you step on a rusty nail then you would have to get a tetanus shot
What starts chemical weathering?
What starts chemical weathering?Oxidation starts chemical weathering.
What property would be responsible for a rusty nail?
The chemical property in which iron has the ability to react with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust).
Is a rusty nail a chemical or physical change?
A rusting nail is the oxidation of iron, in which the iron in the nail and the oxygen in the air react to form a new substance, iron oxide, with different properties from the iron and the oxygen.
Are rusty nails physical or chemical?
rusting of nails is a chemical reaction. iron combines with oxygen to form iron oxide which is rust. water/water vapour acts as a catalysthere.
