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basically when a iron nail rusts its because it is exposed to oxygen and/or moisture almost like a fruit rotting after being left out for so long. Its so slow because the atomic bonds in the metal are so tight that its not easy to crack.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoRusting is several steps chemical process, the rough surface of iron get rusted than even surface because in rough surface the tiny holesabsorb the moisture (forming tiny water ponds) this water absorbs carbon dioxide from air forming the carbonic acid, this acid is responsible for rusting but it is weak acid so process is very slow the overall mechanism for rusting is as follows, 1- CO2 + H2O = H2CO3 , 2- Fe + 2H2CO3 = Fe(HCO3)2 + H2 3- 2Fe(HCO3)2 = Fe2(CO3)3 + CO2 + H2O 4- Fe2(CO3)3 = Fe2O3(rust) + 3CO2
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∙ 11y agoIt is a slow change because it takes place slowly, over time, not all at once.
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∙ 7y agoThis depends on the environment, temperature, stress, form of the piece, size, initial surface deffects, etc.
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How are rusting the same as burning?
In some ways. Rusting is an oxidation reaction similar to fire and it does release heat, but it is so slow that the heat does not affect the reaction. In a fire the heat released goes helps sustain the reaction.
Is reaction of dilute sulfuric acid with barium chloride solution a slow or fast or moderate reaction?
Define slow, fast and moderate reaction rates and specify the recation conditions. As posted the question is unanswerable
What is a reaction rate apex?
how slow or fast A reaction progresses - apex
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.
Rusting of metals is caused by?
Slow oxidation
Why it is called a slow reaction when iron is exposed to air and moisture?
This is a reaction of oxydation (rusting).
What is the name of slow oxidation reaction involving metals?
corrosion (in iron this is called rusting)
How are rusting the same as burning?
In some ways. Rusting is an oxidation reaction similar to fire and it does release heat, but it is so slow that the heat does not affect the reaction. In a fire the heat released goes helps sustain the reaction.
Is an explosion a slow or fast chemical reaction?
A very fast combustion. So, a very fast reaction.
Is rust a fast reaction?
No, rusting takes place over a fairly long time.
Is a neutralization reaction fast or slow?
Fast - it's an inorganic reation
Is reaction of dilute sulfuric acid with barium chloride solution a slow or fast or moderate reaction?
Define slow, fast and moderate reaction rates and specify the recation conditions. As posted the question is unanswerable
How is rusting in an enothermic reaction applied in everyday life?
Rusting is an eXothermic reaction, not an eNDothermic.
What is a reaction rate apex?
how slow or fast A reaction progresses - apex
Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?
Rusting is an oxidation reaction.
Rusting of iron is a slow type of combustion?
Rusting is an oxydation but not a combustion.
Does rusting of iron is a reaction of iron and nitrogen?
Oxidation (rusting) of iron metal is the reaction of iron and oxygen
