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What happens when a metal fork rusts?
physical change
What change happens when a metal fork rusts?
physical change
What happens if your skateboard bushings get wet?
nothing it just rusts the metal
What kind of change happens when iron rusts?
Oxidation. Water, oxygen, and metal.
What happens to metals once it rusts?
well, when metal rusts, it sort of becomes weaker, and for example, the hinges on your door, it becomes squeaky when you open and close it
What happens when metal rusts?
Well, when iron rusts, it's oxidizing, which means that it's reacting with the oxygen in the air, which causes it to break down and form rust (Fe2O3).
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.
If metal rusts is it the same metal?
The rust is an oxide of the base metal.
What transition metal rusts when exposed to oxygen?
Iron rusts in the presence of Oxygen.
When a part rusts does it become Heavier or lighter in weight?
When metal rusts by forming a solid metal oxide with oxygen from air, the rusted solid metal weighs more.
Does saltwater affect the rate metal rusts?
Yes it does!
Which metal rusts first copper or iron?
Neither. Only iron rusts. Other metals oxidize.
