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Pyrite is FeS. When exposed to water and oxygen in the air, a chemical reaction occurs - forming iron hydroxide (rust) and sulfuric acid. Here is the reaction:
FeS2 + 3.75O2 + 3.5H20 = Fe(OH)3 + 2H2SO4
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Why is rust an element?
Rust is not an element. Rust is a compound which is made up of iron oxide.
Is rust an element?
Rust is an iron oxide compound. There are several different iron oxides that make up rust.
How does citric acid remove rust?
it dos'nt it makes rust
Does aerosol make metal rust?
Aerosol does not make metal rust, rust is actually another element in the air effecting the metal.
Does carbon rust?
The term "rust" technically applies only to iron oxides and its variations, so the element carbon cannot rust.
How is pyrite refined?
You just smelt out the iron and collect both the iron and sulfur remaining, or by weathering the pyrite you can rust away the iron and use water to collect the sulfur as sulfuric acid.
Is rust a compound element or mixture?
Rust is a COMPOUND. rust is a element you stupid fool suk my prik
Why is rust an element?
Rust is not an element. Rust is a compound which is made up of iron oxide.
Can plastic rust?
No, rust is specific to the element Iron.
What is the name of an element which will rust?
iron is one anything that can be oxidized will rust
Why does natural pyrite look different from homemade pyrite?
Because of the pressure and time used to create natural pyrite, more crystals develop, giving it that shiny, crystalline look, whereas man made is created in such a short amount of time that there isn't a lot of gold, and once it dries, many colors show after rust appears on the pyrite.
What makes a penny rust?
i know a penny can rust, but im not sure what makes a peny rust! i, too, hope to find out!
How does acid remove rust?
it dos'nt it makes rust
Is an iron nail rust a physical change?
I am quite sure that rust is a chemical change. Rust is caused when oxygen atoms begin bonding with the iron in the nail, which makes it a compound instead of a pure element.
What is a common name for iron oxide?
Iron III oxide is generally known as rust.
Is rust an element?
Rust is an iron oxide compound. There are several different iron oxides that make up rust.
What mainly makes metal rust?
acid rain is what most commonly makes metal rust
