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Iron reacts with oxygen in air to for rust.
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Was does iron react with?
Iron can react with water in the presence of air and form 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.
Does iron react with air?
yes
What happens when iron react with air?
When iron reacts with air, they form ferric oxide.
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.
Does hydrochloric acid need air to react with iron?
No, hydrochloric acid does not need air to react with iron. When hydrochloric acid reacts with iron, you will notice the reaction because of the bubbling.
Is bromine react able with air?
Bromine does not react with air because it is not possible. It is a non reactant element.
What component of air do iron and sodium react with?
Oxygen
What does iron form in damp air?
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!
Which part of an iron nail rust first?
Humidity ... damp air, water from rains.
What minerals are iron oxides?
Iron oxide is rust. It is formed when the element iron reacts with oxygen in the water or air.
What metal goes rusty?
most common metals tarnish slowly in exposure to air. metals that tarnish quickly in exposure to air are for example: lithium, sodium and potassium Gold is one of the slowest to tarnish.
