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The rusting of metal is a chemical change and not a physical change. This is because iron and water react to form a compound called iron oxide.
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∙ 14y agoit's a physical change.
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Is pounded metal a physical or chemical change?
Physical change
Is metal corroding a physical change or chemical change?
Corrosion is a chemical change
Is bending a metal rod chemical or physical change?
Physical Change, the metal has the same chemical structure and only the shape of the bar has changed
What is Heating up metal with a flame is that a physical or chemical change?
No, it is a chemical change. The metal oxide formed is a new substance.
Is denting a piece of metal a physical or chemical change?
Physical. The properties of the metal do not change, and it can be undented.
Is corrosion of a piece of metal chemical or physical change?
chemical change
Is vaporizing metal a chemical or physical change?
Vaporization is a physical change.
Is tarnishing of metal a physical or chemical change?
Yes. It is a reaction between the metal and oxygen.
Is hammering copper metal a physical or chemical change?
It is a physical change because you are changing the shape of the metal.
Is shortening metal a physical or chemical change?
Of itself a metal can not be "shortened". However, a metal OBJECT such as a piece of metal wire can be shortened by cutting a piece off. This would be a physical change.
Is rusting a metal physical change?
Metal rusting (corrosion) is a chemical change.
Is Mixing acid with a metal a chemical or physical change?
chemical
