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Iron reacts with oxygen in the air to from Iron Oxide, commonly Iron (IV) Oxide. Iron oxide is a weaker, more brittle material, and is reddish brown. So when you see rust, it is not longer the iron, but an entirely new material.
It is like Dough to a burnt crust. It used to be the stronger dough, but has changed into something completely different which is easy to crumple.
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∙ 15y agoRUST is iron oxide. Pure (more or less) iron will always rust in an oxygen atmosphere.
And it will happen faster in the presence of moisture and/or salt.
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What is rust and why does it happen?
Rust is oxidized iron.
How rust happen?
by getting gonarea
What would happen when iron nails are kept in hot water?
rust, lots of rust.
What will happen if you soak golf clubs in bleach?
they will rust
What would happen if your car is made out of iron?
Rust and be heavy.
What happen if you get water in your skateboard bearing during the break in period?
two weeks til rust two weeks til rust
What will happen to a nail if kept in tap water?
It will eventually corrode (rust).
What happen when iron nails exposed to vinegars in 2 days?
rust
When a person leaves a bicycle outside when its raining what will happen to it the next day?
it will rust
What does acid rain do to buildings?
it melts them to rust!! u dont want that to happen.
What will happen to suspension spring?
They can bend or crack due to rust, fatigue or abuse.
Is water the number one cause of rust?
The number one cause of rust is oxygen. Water accelerates the process but it can't happen without oxygen.
