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Yes. Iron corrodes because oxygen ions attach to iron atoms to make iron oxide
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoCorrosion of iron is an example of oxidation reaction; iron oxides (rust) are formed.
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∙ 12y agoRusting of iron is a chemical change.
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∙ 11y agoRusting is a chemical change because rust is a new compound with the chemical formula Fe2O3, and is no longer iron.
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Is iron rust physical change or chemical change?
The process of iron rusting is a chemical change.
Is the tendency of iron to rust physical or chemical?
Examples: Iron Rusting: CHEMICAL CHANGE The ABILITY for Iron to rust: Chemical PROPERTY Ice freezing: Physical CHANGE Water's ABILITY to evaporate: Physical PROPERTY
Rusting iron is it physical or chemical change?
I think it`s a chemical change.
What is a chemical reaction melting ice rubbing a marker on paper burning a candle rusting iron?
Rusting iron is the chemical change.
Is rusting steel wool a physical or chemical change?
Chemical. Rusting is known as "oxidization," a chemical reaction where oxygen reacts with iron.
Which one is a chemical change rusting of iron or melting of iron?
rusting of iron
Why is rusting iron a chemical change what is classifications?
Because the rusting of iron is based on a chemical change, a reaction of oxydation.
Can rusting iron nails be a chemical change?
Rusting of iron is chemical. It is the combination of oxygen with the iron, creating a different chemical: rust or iron oxide.
Is iron rusting a physical change or a chemical change?
it is a chemical change
Is iron rusting a physical change?
no it is a chemical change
Is iron rusting after being left outside a chemical change?
Yes. Iron rusting is a chemical change. Rust is no longer iron, but is iron oxide, therefore a chemical reaction has occurred.
Is iron rust physical change or chemical change?
The process of iron rusting is a chemical change.
Is rusting iron a physical change in science?
no rusting iron is not a physical change it is a chemical change
Is the tendency of iron to rust physical or chemical?
Examples: Iron Rusting: CHEMICAL CHANGE The ABILITY for Iron to rust: Chemical PROPERTY Ice freezing: Physical CHANGE Water's ABILITY to evaporate: Physical PROPERTY
What change is The rusting of iron form?
Chemical change
What chemical change happens on an iron?
Rusting is the common chemical reaction for iron.
Is iron rusts a physical or chemical reaction?
Iron rusting is a chemical change.
