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iron goes rusty because it reacts with oxygen and water. When it rains, the iron gets wet. The iron then reacts to sunlight(if there is sunlight) and over time, it rust and the rust gives it a reddish orangish color.
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∙ 9y ago- Very pure iron is resistant to corrosion.
- Steel is an alloy and alloys have better properties than the components. And stainless steels are designed specially to resist in corrosive environments.
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∙ 7y agoA passivation layer can be formed on pure iron in a dry atmosphere.
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∙ 7y agoiron react with oxygen in the presence of water to form rust.
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What do you need for iron to go rusty?
If you expose iron to air then it gets rusty but it sure does take ime to get rusty.
What makes iron go rusty?
Oxygen. It goes rusty because oxygen is a poison. Oxygen also makes butter go rancid. Animals have got used to this poison.
Is a rusty iron nail a homogeneous mixture?
Homogeneous
What is a rusty nail made of?
iron, copper and nickel mainly
Parts of a car start to go rusty is this a useful or harmful reaction?
its harmful because when metal goes rusty it looses it power and then eventually the car will fall apart.
What do you need for iron to go rusty?
If you expose iron to air then it gets rusty but it sure does take ime to get rusty.
Does iron go rusty?
Yes it does
Does water make iron go rusty?
Yes, as long as oxygen is present aswell, iron will rust.
Will nails go rusty if touched by a rusty nail?
no, rust is not a disease, rust is a chemical reaction that occurs when iron reacts with water and air
What makes iron go rusty?
Oxygen. It goes rusty because oxygen is a poison. Oxygen also makes butter go rancid. Animals have got used to this poison.
What goes rusty if you leave it in water?
Steel or iron goes rusty in water.
Whice metal goes rusty in water?
Only one metal can rust, so the question refers to iron.
How do you make a nail go rusty?
leave it in the rain or get it wet and let it rust. it is the same with all iron or medal.
How are rusty rocks formed?
If they have iron oxide on them.
Why do door hinges get rusty?
They are made out of iron
What coins have iron oxide?
Only those coins made from iron or an iron alloy, and that are rusty.
What kind of metal that goes rusty?
copper copper
