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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoMetals that form rust are iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), and copper (Cu)
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How does orange juice rust metal?
Oranges and other acidic fruit like lemon have acids in them that will rust the metal
What is a very hard metal with rust?
For one, iron can rust and is very hard.
How can you turn metal into rust?
Firstly, put metal into water. When these two chemicals engage, the watery metal get's exposed to oxygin which produces rust. So all you need for this is metal and water!
What are the two types of chemical properties of reactivity are the ability to and the ability to?
rust and burn
How is rust form on place steel?
Rust is formed when oxygen combines with metal that is untreated with items that keep the metal looking young and new.
The abilitys of metal to rust is a physical proporty of metals?
The ability to rust would be a chemical property.
Is the ability of metal to rust a physical property?
no. it is chemical i think
Why is lack of ability to rust physical property and not chemical property?
Rusting is a chemical process, so no if its lacking it cannot be chemical its physical
What is the ability to rust for nitrogen?
The ability to rust is considered a chemical change. Oxidation, a chemical process changes the substance's makeup, causes the rusting.
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.
Is Ability to rust a physical property or chemical property?
ability to rust is a chemical property
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.
How does cast iron respond to rust?
Rust is the oxidation of the cast iron. Oxygen in the air combines with the base metal to create the rust. The rust protects the metal underneath. Cast iron is not "reacting" to rust. It is participating in FORMING the rust. ************** previous answer below *************** Very well as the rust actually protects the base metal
What mainly makes metal rust?
acid rain is what most commonly makes metal rust
Can orange jucie rust metal?
yes orange jucie does rust metal.
