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Iron corrodes to form an iron oxide. This oxide is commonly called rust. The reaction involves a transfer of electrons from iron to oxygen. Water is commonly slightly acidic due to the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The acid brings hydrogen ions in contact with the iron which allows the formation of an iron hydroxide intermediary compound which hastens the formation of iron oxide, rust. Ships at the bottom of the ocean rust more slowly as there is less oxygen and the water is less acidic. The only way to prevent rust forming is to prevent oxygen coming in contact with the iron through the application of paint, oil, plastic or another metal.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou must add salt in water because water molecules are closely bonded then salt helps in breaking water molecules and after adding salt water is able to penetrate inside the metal then the metal rust.
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∙ 11y agoWater helps metal rust because Kouta is a mad dog and Beamer goes offa bruva
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∙ 14y agoWhen the water makes the metal rust the oxidation will go on top of the metal and rust.
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∙ 15y agoWater does not rust the ferrous metal it comes into contact rusts
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How does rust occur?
rust occures by puting it in vinegar water
What causes iron changing to rust when it reacts with water?
Iron will begin to rust after exposure to water. The reaction that happens to cause rust is due to the iron oxidizing.
What does rust coloured water in the radiator mean?
There is rust present.
How do you make safety pins rust?
they can barely rust and that is in water
What will rust a nail the fastest?
tap water will rust it faster. tap water lets more oxygen get to the nail and should cause it to rust in a few hours after being put in the water
How does rust occur?
rust occures by puting it in vinegar water
What water will rust the fastest cold or hot water?
warm water will rust metal faster
Does iron rust when not in water?
Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen. They rust faster in salty water or acid rain
What causes iron changing to rust when it reacts with water?
Iron will begin to rust after exposure to water. The reaction that happens to cause rust is due to the iron oxidizing.
Why do metals rust in water?
metles dont rust in water they rust after in the water is dryed and the sun is the thing that rusts it because it is beating down on it so rapidly
Why does salt water rust the fastest?
Because salt water has codium to make rust.
Does water take rust off nails?
No. Water is actually a major cause of rust.
What is the difference between rust resistant and rust proof?
Something that is rust resistant will not rust easily; minor exposure to water will not cause it to rust. Something that is rust proof will not rust.
Which water rust a coin faster salt or fresh water?
salt will rust the coin faster thanfresh water
Do nails rust quicker in salt water or vinegar?
Salt Water Because They Rust In Normal Water Too!
What does rust coloured water in the radiator mean?
There is rust present.
How do you make safety pins rust?
they can barely rust and that is in water
