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Rusting is the name given to the reaction between iron and oxygen to form iron oxide. Iron has various different oxides, but the oxide formed is usually iron(III) oxide. The word equation is

iron + oxygen => iron(III) oxide

and the symbol equation is

4Fe + 3O2 => 2Fe2O3

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corrosion is the oxidation of metals or rocks in the presnce of air and moisture.

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Iron + water + oxygen ------> rust.

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4Fe+302=2Fe203 4Fe+302=2Fe203

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iron+oxygen --> iron oxide (rust)

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oxidation

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