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Rusting is a chemical reaction - an oxydation; the essential factor for iron rusting is oxygen.

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What element does iron react with in damp air?

Iron reacts with oxygen in air to for rust.


Is rust compound?

Yes Rust is a compound because of iron +air


What gas you needed to make iron rust?

Oxygen gas is needed for iron to rust. When iron is exposed to oxygen and moisture in the air, a chemical reaction occurs that forms iron oxide, which is known as rust.


What 2 things are needed to make iron rust?

Whenever water or air is around iron for a while it can rust because the iron bonds to the oxygen forming iron oxide.


What is the name of an element which will rust?

iron is one anything that can be oxidized will rust


What is formed when iron combines with oxygen in the air?

Iron oxide, commonly known as rust, is formed when iron combines with oxygen in the air through a chemical reaction. Rust has a reddish-brown color and weakens the structural integrity of iron over time.


How much oxygen is consumed in forming iron rust?

Technically, all of the oxygen in the air is consumed when forming iron rust. Air is approximately 20 percent oxygen, and that entire amount is consumed when forming iron rust.


Water plus air plus iron equals?

The combination of water, air, and iron can lead to the formation of iron oxide (rust) on the surface of the iron due to the process of corrosion. This chemical reaction occurs when iron reacts with the oxygen in the air and water, leading to the characteristic reddish-brown color of rust.


What happens when air is combined with substances like iron and water?

Air, iron and water will cause the iron to rust.


Is Iron a nonreactive metal?

NO! It reacts with air to form iron oxide (AKA rust) and water to form iron hydroxide (AKA rust)


Which metal will turn into rust if you leave it in the air?

Iron or steel will rust, this is called oxidation. It's a reaction between oxygen and iron or steel


What does iron form in damp air?

I think it's rust (iron oxide or hydrated iron oxide) because when iron reacts with water and air, rust is the product. At least that's what we were taught in science today!