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Rust is the oxidation of iron metal or just iron. Rust is actually iron oxide. It's chemical symbol is Fe2O3.
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Why is oxidation bad?
oxidation is rust and rust weakens iron, iron is supposed to be strong, and therefore oxidation is bad.
What is rust the oxidation of?
Rust is the oxidation of iron. It is usually a reddish-brown and is fairly well attached
Rust is formed as a result of oxidation of which metal?
Rust is formed as a result of oxidation of iron (Fe) metal.
What causes rust on copper?
It's probably oxidation, not rust.
What happens to iron with oxidation?
After oxidation iron is transformed in oxides.
What creates rust?
the oxidation of metal
What is another scientific word for rusting?
Oxidising, or oxidation. Rust forms from the oxidation of iron, creating Ferrous Oxide (rust). also chickenrust
Where can rust grow?
rust or oxidation can form on almost any metal surface
Is rust a noun?
It can be, when it means oxidation or a fungal plant disease. To rust is a verb.
What causes rust on a knife?
Rust is a reaction of iron oxidation in the presence of water.
Does gold rust?
Gold can not rust. Rust is oxidation, and gold is inert to oxygen and even most acids.
What is a common example of an oxidation reaction?
Rust.
