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For something to rust you need oxygen and water. Rust specifically relates to iron (or iron products such as steel); it is iron oxide. When the metal comes into contact with oxygen disolved in water the iron in the metal reacts with the oxygen disolved in the water to form iron oxide - rust. This is why most metals are protected, to stop water and oxygen getting into contact with the metal and causing corrosion i.e. rust. Common methods of protection include galvanising, painting and coating.
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Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?
Rusting is an oxidation reaction.
Is rusting wheels of a bike chemical or physical?
Rusting is a chemical change.
How is iron gate prevented from rusting?
How is iron gate is prevented from rusting
Rusting of iron is a slow type of combustion?
Rusting is an oxydation but not a combustion.
Difference between rusting and combustion?
Rusting is much slower than combustion, and rusting in the strictest sense can occur only with iron or its alloys.
Do you need water to stop iron from rusting?
no
Which two conditions need to be present for rusting to take place?
Air and water.
If you live in a humid climate, what are some useful ways to keep an iron pot from rusting?
In order for you to keep your iron pot from rusting, you will need to keep it away from any water or moisture. I have also found that coating the iron, such as a seal or paint will dramatically limit the amount of rusting.
Can the process of rusting be called rusting?
Yes, it is correct.
Is rusting an irreversible cause?
Rusting is an irreversible process.
Why do you need to protect iron from rusting?
Otherwise the iron will rust and eventually disintegrate and become unusable
Rusting of steel is?
A good example of an oxidation reaction. The rusting of steel is essentially just rusting (oxidation) of iron.
Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?
Rusting is an oxidation reaction.
What scientist proposed phenomenon of rusting of iron?
No-one - it is a very common natural phenomenon, it did not need to be proposed.
Why do you need paint?
It cuts down on your cars oxidization (rusting) as well as makes your car look better!
Is rusting wheels of a bike chemical or physical?
Rusting is a chemical change.
Is iron rusting in a charge of chemical?
No, iron rusting is oxidation process
