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rust is caused by the interaction of the iron and the oxygen in the air. when iron is painted, there is a barrier between the iron and oxygen.

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Q: Why does painting an iron object slow down its rusting?
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Can iron bars be painted in order to stop rust when concreted?

No, after painting iron can not make a strong bonding with concrete, the purpose of painting is the prevention of rusting but rusting process occurs in presence of carbon dioxide and moisture, when iron bars are sealed in concrete the rusting is not possible.


How do painting prevent rusting?

Prevents contact of Iron with oxygen and water


What type of reaction occurs and how does the mass of the object after rusting compared with its original mass?

1. Rusting is an oxidation reaction of iron.2. The mass of an object increase after rusting.


What type of reaction occurs and how does the mass of the object after rusting compare with its original mass?

1. Rusting is an oxidation reaction of iron.2. The mass of an object increase after rusting.


How painting of iron tanks prevent it from rusting?

Iron can be prevented from rust not only by painting but also by coating the iron byzinc . But when we paint iron ,the hydrated oxide presented in the rust iron(Fe2O3.2H2O)can be prevented . Reaction of the iron with air ,water Etc can be prevented.


Which one is a chemical change rusting of iron or melting of iron?

rusting of iron


How is bending different from iron rusting?

iron bending different from iron rusting


What is corrosion of iron known as?

rusting of iron . means when you put an iron object left open in moist air .... the moist air come into contact with the iron article and a brown flaky layer of iron oxide is formed on on the object. This is CORROSION of IRON .


How do you prevent corrosion?

Rusting of iron can be prevented by painting,oiling,greasing,galvanising,chrome plating,anodising or making alloys


Does rusting of iron is a reaction of iron and nitrogen?

Oxidation (rusting) of iron metal is the reaction of iron and oxygen


Is iron rusting in a charge of chemical?

No, iron rusting is oxidation process


What is the materials causing iron rusting?

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