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rust is scientifically called Oxidation when oxygen comes into long term contact with certain metals. As water molecules penetrate the microscopic pits in iron and steel, hydrogen atoms combine with other elements to form acids. This will cause more metal to be exposed and more oxidiation to occur. The sodium element in salt water will cause metals to rust quickly. The structure will become brittle and could collapse. Special paints will delay the process.
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Water rust refers to the corrosion of metals, particularly iron or steel, when they come into contact with water and oxygen. This process, known as oxidation, causes the formation of iron oxide, commonly known as rust. Rust can weaken and deteriorate the metal, leading to structural damage and potential failure over time.
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How does rust occur?
rust occures by puting it in vinegar water
What causes iron changing to rust when it reacts with water?
Iron will begin to rust after exposure to water. The reaction that happens to cause rust is due to the iron oxidizing.
What does rust coloured water in the radiator mean?
There is rust present.
How do you make safety pins rust?
they can barely rust and that is in water
What will rust a nail the fastest?
tap water will rust it faster. tap water lets more oxygen get to the nail and should cause it to rust in a few hours after being put in the water
How does rust occur?
rust occures by puting it in vinegar water
What water will rust the fastest cold or hot water?
warm water will rust metal faster
Does iron rust when not in water?
Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen. They rust faster in salty water or acid rain
What causes iron changing to rust when it reacts with water?
Iron will begin to rust after exposure to water. The reaction that happens to cause rust is due to the iron oxidizing.
Why do metals rust in water?
metles dont rust in water they rust after in the water is dryed and the sun is the thing that rusts it because it is beating down on it so rapidly
Why does salt water rust the fastest?
Because salt water has codium to make rust.
Does water take rust off nails?
No. Water is actually a major cause of rust.
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.
Which water rust a coin faster salt or fresh water?
salt will rust the coin faster thanfresh water
Do nails rust quicker in salt water or vinegar?
Salt Water Because They Rust In Normal Water Too!
What does rust coloured water in the radiator mean?
There is rust present.
How do you make safety pins rust?
they can barely rust and that is in water
