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when rust happens iron comes into contact with water and oxygen and rust forms
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoI think its a chemical change but I'm not a 100% sure
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Does diamond rust?
no rust mostly happens to metals and diamonds are not metal
Why does heat cause metal to rust faster?
rust is a chemical change it happens when weather is changing. rust jhappens when oxygen and water hit it
What happens when copper nail is dropped in copper sulfate solution?
The nail will rust.
Which rusts faster - sterling silver or bronze?
Neither of those metals rust, as rust only happens with iron. As far as which will TARNISH faster, it will probably be the bronze first.
Does rust make metal stronger?
rust is the oxidation of iron. oxidation happens to nearly all metals, as they are reactive. the iron combines with oxygen to create iron oxide. it makes the metal brittle and it will fall apart. so no, rust does NOT make it stronger.
Does diamond rust?
no rust mostly happens to metals and diamonds are not metal
What happens when rust occurs?
temperature increases.
Why does heat cause metal to rust faster?
rust is a chemical change it happens when weather is changing. rust jhappens when oxygen and water hit it
Rust around a lug nut indicates?
Nothing really, Rust happens there is several ways to prevent it. Rust around lug nuts is normal.
What happens when you rust a magnet?
the magnet gets weaker
What happens if you do not purge stainless steel pipe?
they rust
What happens when a nail is put into distilled water?
it would rust
What happens to a gun barrel in standing water?
It will rust eventually.
What chemical reaction happens when iron combines with oxygen?
rust?
What happens if rust gets into the bloodstream?
You will die in 10 seconds
Why can't other metals rust?
Rust is the name reserved for what happens to iron and steel. When something similar happens to other metals it's called something else, oxidation, corrosion.
What happens to nail after heating?
It either cleans the nail, or makes the nail have rust.
