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you must have seen if you leave a bolt out in the rain , areddish brown layer is deposited on it's surface after few days. it is called rust.iron reacts with oxygen of the air ,in the presence of moisture,to form a substance called iron oxide which we called rust.
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Why does a diamond turn into coal when it's burned?
Diamond does not turn into coal when exposed to flame.
How does litmus paper react when exposed to vinegar?
Litmus is used to test materials for their acidity. Blue litmus paper turns red when exposed to acid, so it would turn red when exposed to vinegar, which is acidic.
Why does copper tarnish and turn green?
copper tarnish and turn green because of present of iron in it.
Why does red hot liquid iron turn solid?
Its its liquid state the iron is "molten" As it cools It looses heat and solidifies.
What color does Iron chloride turn in flame test?
sparks from yellow to blue
Why do iron objects turn reddish brown when exposed to air?
Oxygen in the air reacts with the iron, making a reddish brown compound known as iron oxide. Iron is a transition metal and we havent covered them in chemistry yet so i dont know exactly why but i think the iron atom takes two oxygen's electrons to fill its outer shell.
What chemical will turn reddish when exposed to water and oxygen?
I think what you are reffering to is iron oxide which is commonly known as rust
What happens to trolls when they are exposed to daylight?
They turn to stone when the are exposed in the sun
Why do burned things turn red?
because its hot.No, not excactly. Burning things turn blue mostly, but red for oxygen
Why is your black cast iron stove turning grey?
The black color of cast iron stoves can turn grey due to a process called oxidation. This occurs when the iron is exposed to oxygen and moisture, leading to the formation of iron oxide, which appears as a grey patina on the surface. Regular maintenance and cleaning can help prevent this color change.
Does 100g of iron turn into 100g of iron oxide?
100g of iron will not turn into 100g of iron oxide because the iron oxide will have gained mass due to the oxygen that will have combined with the iron.
A force that attracts objects made of steel?
Magnetic Energy. Magnetic object is mostly every metal except copper which means that iron is magnetic when two iron objects are rubbed together they turn magnetic.
Do you turn silver when exposed to mercury?
no you don't turn silver when your exposed to mercury, you will get numbness in your legs and arms, involuntary movement, nerve damage and brain damage
How do you turn on a flat iron?
left or right turn?
Why does a diamond turn into coal when it's burned?
Diamond does not turn into coal when exposed to flame.
A sliced apple turning brown is exhibiting the ability to react with oxygen a physical property?
It is because an apple have some iron so when it is exposed into air the iron gets oxidised and turns reddish/ brown.
Who invented a cheap way to turn iron into steal?
Henry Bessemer created a way to turn iron into steel cheaply
