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What is the difference between rust on metal and rust on plants?
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∙ 7y ago
Rust on metal is an oxide of that metal. Most commonly it refers to iron oxide.
Rust on a plant is a disease caused by a pathogenic fungus.
In English the same word is used for these two very different things, possibly because the fungus on a leaf looks something like rust on iron. Many other languages use completely unrelated words for the two things.
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What is the effect does water have on steel?
Think this through. What is the difference between sea water and freshwater? Salt. What does salt do? Rust or create buildups on metal. What types of metal? Several types including iron and steel.
Which metal will turn into rust if you leave it in the air?
Iron or steel will rust, this is called oxidation. It's a reaction between oxygen and iron or steel
Is rust forming on the metal gate is a physical or chemical change?
Rust forming on a metal gate is a chemical change. It is a result of a chemical reaction between iron, oxygen, and water, which leads to the formation of iron oxide (rust).
How does orange juice rust metal?
Oranges and other acidic fruit like lemon have acids in them that will rust the metal
What metal has the ability to rust?
Iron is the only metal that can rust. The usual term for the destruction of a metal by oxidation is corrosion, and 'rust' or 'rusting' is the term for corrosion specific to iron and its compounds.
Is metal rust bad for trees?
Metal rust will not harm trees. There are a number of fungus rusts that can harm plants but they are not metal rusts.
What is the difference between rust resistant and rust proof?
Something that is rust resistant will not rust easily; minor exposure to water will not cause it to rust. Something that is rust proof will not rust.
What is the difference between rust and magnetite?
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Does metal rust faster in light?
No light evaporates the water rusting the metal, not a lot but enough to make a significant difference.
How does the difference in concentration of saltwater affect the oxidation of a metal?
The more saltwter will make it rust faster.
Does aerosol make metal rust?
Aerosol does not make metal rust, rust is actually another element in the air effecting the metal.
Is gold the only metal that does not rust?
Gold is not the only metal that does not rust. Copper is another metal that doesn't rust, and so is platinum and nickel.
What is the effect does water have on steel?
Think this through. What is the difference between sea water and freshwater? Salt. What does salt do? Rust or create buildups on metal. What types of metal? Several types including iron and steel.
Can rust kill plants?
rust is the answer
Which metal will turn into rust if you leave it in the air?
Iron or steel will rust, this is called oxidation. It's a reaction between oxygen and iron or steel
Is rust a type of fungus?
No, rust is the formation of a layer of a metal oxide on the surface of a metal.
Why does rust flake away from metal?
Rust flakes away from metal because its a layer of loose material. The metal underneath is no longer protected and will begin to rust also.
