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I don't know whether the main question is why iron rustsor why does it rust slowly but i will answer both
iron rusts in air because air contains oxygen and water.
and for rusting to occur, you NEED both oxygen and water..
why it rusts slowly because , although air has an abundance of oxygen (~30%) water does not (~1%) and that is why it rusts slowly. because there is lesser water in the air to react with the iron and oxygen.
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What is a hard silver-white magnetic metal easily rust in moist air?
This metal is iron.
What is iron rust in moist air an example of?
Water droplet lands on the surface of a car with a scratch/dint
How long does it takes an iron nail to rust when exposed to moist air?
It depends on the quality of the nail. If it is painted it Amy take long to rust. In general it may take a month or so for the nail to rust.
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 .
What 2 elements make up rust?
Iron and oxygen
What metal would rust faster in moist air?
iron
What is a hard silver-white magnetic metal easily rust in moist air?
This metal is iron.
What is iron rust in moist air an example of?
Water droplet lands on the surface of a car with a scratch/dint
What air that gives rust to metals?
Explosure to moist air will form rust on metals.
What kind of change of rusting of iron?
Iron rusting is a chemical change in which iron reacts with moist air to form fe2o3 commonly known as rust, a brown coloured coating.
How long does it takes an iron nail to rust when exposed to moist air?
It depends on the quality of the nail. If it is painted it Amy take long to rust. In general it may take a month or so for the nail to rust.
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 .
What kind of change iron to rust?
Iron rusting is a chemical change in which iron reacts with moist air to form fe2o3 commonly known as rust, a brown coloured coating.
What element does iron react with in damp air?
Iron reacts with oxygen in air to for rust.
Why copper articles becomes green on exposure to moist air?
they turn green due to oxidation. in iron it is red and called rust, in copper it is called patina
Is rust compound?
Yes Rust is a compound because of iron +air
What is formed when iron combines with oxygen in the air?
Iron reacting with oxygen produces rust, Fe2O3 (Iron (III) oxide) or FeO2 (Iron (II) oxide) depending on the composition of the iron.
