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I think it's rust (iron oxide or hydrated iron oxide) because when iron reacts with water and air, rust is the product. At least that's what we were taught in science today!
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What element does iron react with in damp air?
Iron reacts with oxygen in air to for rust.
What do you need for iron to go rusty?
If you expose iron to air then it gets rusty but it sure does take ime to get rusty.
Are there any materials that turn magnetic when heated?
pure iron when heated above 2000 C under damp air or steam to form a magnetic oxide
Which part of an iron nail rust first?
Humidity ... damp air, water from rains.
What happens when iron react with air?
When iron reacts with air, they form ferric oxide.
What is the noun form of damp?
The word 'damp' is a verb, an adjective, and a noun.The noun 'damp' is a word for moisture diffused through the air or a substance, or condensed on a surface; a word for a thing.Example as a noun: The damp had penetrated the whole house.Example as a verb: He tried to damp the anger he felt.Example as an adjective: The books got moldy in the damp basement.The noun form of the adjective 'damp' is dampness.Example: The documents were stored away from the dampness.
Why is rusting of iron fast in rainy season?
Iron rusts because it reacts with oxygen. The oxygen in water reacts with iron quicker than oxygen in air, and the air outside is often damp, and there is the rain as well.
Was does iron react with?
Iron can react with water in the presence of air and form rust.
Is Iron a nonreactive metal?
NO! It reacts with air to form iron oxide (AKA rust) and water to form iron hydroxide (AKA rust)
When Iron corrodes in the presence of air and water to form what?
IRON OXIDE.......AKA RUST!
Why should you dry an iron skillet immediately after washing?
Iron left damp and exposed to oxygen is prone to rust as the iron, water and air react to oxidize iron at the surface of the pan. Drying an iron skillet immediately after washing helps to protect the skillet from rusting.
Why does the mass of iron go up when left in damp air for a few days?
It forms rust by binding with oxygen. The added weight is the oxygen.
