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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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Is there any difference between rusting and combustion since both involve oxidation?

Differences:RUSTING :Rusting is a slow process.Little heat is released.Both air and moisture are necessary for rusting.COMBUSTION:Burning is fast oxidation.large amounts of heat are released.Only air is necessary for combustion.In other words, Rusting is much slower than combustion, and rusting in the strictest sense can occur only with iron or its alloys.


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 rusting of iron a combustion process?

No. Combustion is where something burns. Rusting is an example of oxidisation. ------------------ Yes, rusting is an example of slow combustion. And yes it is an oxidation reaction too, as Combustion is an oxidation reaction with an evolution of heat and/or light. In rudting there is: 1. Relase of energy. 2. Oxidation Hence, rusting is considered an oxidation reaction.


Is reaction of dilute sulfuric acid with barium chloride solution a slow or fast or moderate reaction?

The reaction of dilute sulfuric acid with barium chloride solution is typically a fast reaction, resulting in the formation of a white precipitate of barium sulfate. This reaction is a common test for the presence of sulfate ions due to the insolubility of barium sulfate in water.


Will rusting occur in boiled water?

Boiled water will not rust as rusting is a chemical reaction between iron and oxygen in the presence of water. Boiling water simply changes its state from liquid to gas (water vapor) and does not directly cause rusting.

Related Questions

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)


Is rust a fast reaction?

No, rusting takes place over a fairly long time.


Rusting of iron is a slow type of combustion?

Rusting is a chemical process where iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water to form iron oxide. This is a slow process compared to traditional combustion, such as burning wood, where a rapid chemical reaction releases heat and light energy. Rusting does not produce flames or a dramatic release of energy like combustion.


How is rusting in an enothermic reaction applied in everyday life?

Rusting is an eXothermic reaction, not an eNDothermic.


Is rusting of iron harmful or useful?

Rusting is an oxidation reaction.


Does rusting of iron is a reaction of iron and nitrogen?

Oxidation (rusting) of iron metal is the reaction of iron and oxygen


Is there any difference between rusting and combustion since both involve oxidation?

Differences:RUSTING :Rusting is a slow process.Little heat is released.Both air and moisture are necessary for rusting.COMBUSTION:Burning is fast oxidation.large amounts of heat are released.Only air is necessary for combustion.In other words, Rusting is much slower than combustion, and rusting in the strictest sense can occur only with iron or its alloys.


What is the process of rusting of iron is slow quick or endothermic?

slow


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 rusting a slow combustion?

yes


Is rusting of iron a combustion process?

No. Combustion is where something burns. Rusting is an example of oxidisation. ------------------ Yes, rusting is an example of slow combustion. And yes it is an oxidation reaction too, as Combustion is an oxidation reaction with an evolution of heat and/or light. In rudting there is: 1. Relase of energy. 2. Oxidation Hence, rusting is considered an oxidation reaction.