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No. Rust is a compound of iron, and magnesium is not iron so it cannot rust. Magnesium is however a very reactive metal and it can corrode in the presence of oxygen and water. In fact when you look at a piece of magnesium you are probably really looking at the thin, dull layer of magnesium oxide which coats its surface. If you scrape the oxide off the surface you will see the bright magnesium metal beneath only very briefly because the metal reacts quickly with the oxygen in the air and the oxide re-forms. Many other metals behave in a similar way. You can prevent this reaction from taking place by cleaning the oxide off while the metal is submerged under a relatively unreactive liquid such as oil. Don't use water!
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Will a magnet attract a thumbtack?
The answer is yes, it will be attracted, and that because of the fact that the electrons that are loose between the atoms of the iron ( and every metal ) have a spin set by the general law of pauli ( hund's law ) so as that their magnetic quantum number is maximum . If one adds these quantum numbers ( spins ) it will be observable that iron in any form ( rusty or not ) is eligible to being attracted by a magnet since each of its electrons' energy is slightly changed due to their spins thus creating a dipole.
Why wont a quarter stick to a magnet?
they are supposed to be a mix of pure metals, such as nickel,zinc,copper and silver.but i have state quarters that do stick to magnets.
Does dirty copper become clean in distilled water?
the dirty copper is actually the copper oxidizing, or rusting. Putting the copper in distilled water wont remove that rust.
Show bar magnet horse shoe magnet dumb bell magnet etc.?
A dumbbell shaped magnet is called which type of magnet?
What is the difference between horse shoe magnet and U-shaped magnet ped magnet?
between a horse shoe magnet and u shaped magnet?
What happens when you rust a magnet?
the magnet gets weaker
Can rust weaken a magnet?
no not really
What metal is black does not rust and is magnetic?
A Black Magnet
Would iron still be magnetic if it were rusty?
A magnet Will pick up rust flakes And a magnet can get rusty looking however I don't think you can get much magnetism out of a piece of rust.
How do you get rust out of water lines?
Copper does not rust. It can however be eaten by low PH water and Chlorine.
Can you laminate over a magnet?
wont hurt the laminate, might insulate the magnet..
Are rusty magnets as strong as magnets that are not rusty?
The Rust affects the magnet. The magnetic energy won't work as well cause it has to work thru the rust. So no, rusty magnets are not as strong as a nonrusty magnet
What does magnet have around it?
This page is rubbish it wont tell me anything like what does a magnet have around it? It did not know!!!
How do you separate iron oxide and salt water?
A strong magnet or electromagnet can be used to hold the iron oxide(rust) in place as the water is poured off. Care should be taken to bring all of the rust near the magnet in order to collect it all.
How do you rust a magnet?
Put it in Salt Water then, let it out to dry. After that, you repeat it a couple of times.
Why nail rust when sodium hydroxide solution is added?
It wont rust! it may be due to its basic state but i am unsure as of why!
Why is stainless steel ued in saucepans?
so that it wont rust.
