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Actually it doesn't affect its weight at all. During the chemical change that occurs when iron rusts, the weight does not change because weight never changes during a chemical reaction because nothing new is being created nor destroyed, only combined.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhen iron rusts, oxide compounds are formed due the interaction between oxygen in the air or in water and the metal. Because of the oxygen atoms binding with the metal, the weight of the metal with rust will increase.
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∙ 15y agoAs long as an object has some sort of gravitational pull (that is, it isn't in space), any object that gains mass will also gain weight.
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∙ 11y agoIt increases if the rust does not spall off. This is because Iron becomes Iron Oxide so oxygen is added adding mass.
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Why does iron weigh more after it rusts?
because the iron bonds with oxygen, so the weight becomes the original weight of iron plus the original weight of Oxygen.
What transition metal rusts when exposed to oxygen?
Iron rusts in the presence of Oxygen.
Which metal rusts first copper or iron?
Neither. Only iron rusts. Other metals oxidize.
What is the reducing agent when iron rusts?
iron
Iron atoms are destroyed When iron rusts?
No. Atoms cannot be destroyed by chemical processes. When iron rusts it bonds with oxygen to form iron oxide.
Why does rust weight more?
Talking about Iron. Rust is an oxide of Iron. Basically Iron that rusts has captured Oxygen from the air around it in a chemical reaction - a slow one thankfully! The weight increase is due to the attached Oxygen.
Why does iron weigh more after it rusts?
because the iron bonds with oxygen, so the weight becomes the original weight of iron plus the original weight of Oxygen.
What transition metal rusts when exposed to oxygen?
Iron rusts in the presence of Oxygen.
Which metal rusts first copper or iron?
Neither. Only iron rusts. Other metals oxidize.
Can iron be used to build a yacht?
Yes, iron can be used to build a yacht, but it is unadvised. Since iron rusts in water and the weight of it just isn't profitable.
Does iron decrease or increase when heated?
If we talk about weight, then no change at all. If talking about size, then it will increase slightly. Extra info: There is only one element that actually decrease in size when heated, Sulfur. All other elements will increase in size when heated up.
What is the reducing agent when iron rusts?
iron
Iron atoms are destroyed When iron rusts?
No. Atoms cannot be destroyed by chemical processes. When iron rusts it bonds with oxygen to form iron oxide.
What rusts faster?
iron
Is iron nail biodegradable?
No. Iron rusts but it is not biodegradable.
When an iron nail rusts what is one product?
iron oxide
Why does the iron rusts when magnesium is put in the water with the iron?
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