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What is a very reactive element responsible for rust and combustion?
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∙ 8y ago
Oxygen is responsible for rusting and combustion. Chemical formula for it is O2.
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∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoThat would be oxygen.
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Rust forms because iron and oxygen are highly elements.?
Rusting is an oxydation reaction; in this case oxygen (a nonmetal) react with iron (a metal). Oxygen is a very reactive chemical element.
Is the presence of air necessary for the formation of rust?
Yes, rust is result of combustion and combustion is burning in air. Consequently it is necessary.
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 Rust forms because iron and oxygen are highly elements?
Rusting is an oxydation reaction; in this case oxygen (a nonmetal) react with iron (a metal). Oxygen is a very reactive chemical element.
What is the name of an element which will rust?
iron is one anything that can be oxidized will rust
Why does gold keep its luster?
Gold doesn't react to oxygen so it doesn't rust, and it is generally a very stable element, meaning it won't react with other elements naturally and lose its shine.
The process of rapid combustion?
A combustion reaction which takes place at a high speed and with the release of a huge amount of heat and light is known as rapid combustion.
Is rust an element?
Rust is an iron oxide compound. There are several different iron oxides that make up 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.
