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When the steel wool burns, it is oxidized and thus this is a chemical change.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoChemical, because rust will change the steel's chemical composition.
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∙ 11y agoPhysical, heating is a physical change
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∙ 11y agochemical
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Is steel wool a physical or chemical change?
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physical
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Is rusting steel wool a physical or chemical change?
Chemical. Rusting is known as "oxidization," a chemical reaction where oxygen reacts with iron.
Is wool forming on sheep a chemical change or a physical change?
Let's call it a biological change. It has elements of both physical and chemical, but wool doesn't "form" on a sheep like, say, mold on a loaf of bread; wool is sheep hair and it grows out of hair follicles all over the animal.
How can you say that the wool being knitted is a physical change?
i think it is because if it was Chemical a different thing would happen as as wool it stays the same.
What happens when you put steel wool in water?
The steel wool gets wet. If you take the steel wool out (into the air) again it will rust.
Does steel wool have iron in it?
steel is made from a mixture of iron and carbon so yes, steel wool definitely has iron in it
What is a physical change of steel wool?
Melting the steel wool is a physical change.
Is rusting steel wool a physical or chemical change?
Chemical. Rusting is known as "oxidization," a chemical reaction where oxygen reacts with iron.
Why is it physical change if the steel wool turned the black pot shiny silver?
Physical change: the steel wool only changes the black pot's shape and in doing so reveals another color in the pot or the color of the substance that the pot is made from; it would still be the same thing but there would be all the parts of the pot, just it would be in different pieces.
Is wool forming on sheep a chemical change or a physical change?
Let's call it a biological change. It has elements of both physical and chemical, but wool doesn't "form" on a sheep like, say, mold on a loaf of bread; wool is sheep hair and it grows out of hair follicles all over the animal.
What is the chemical name of steel wool?
Steel wool is made from an iron alloy, not a chemical compound with a formula.
How can you say that the wool being knitted is a physical change?
i think it is because if it was Chemical a different thing would happen as as wool it stays the same.
What chemical change produces light and heat?
steel wool burns in oxegen and produces heat and light
What type of bond holds steel wool together?
A physical bond. Steel wool is composed of fine fibers of steel spun together to hold shape as a "bun" of fibers, but its merely a loose physical bond.
What Chemical change that produces light and heat?
steel wool burns in oxegen and produces heat and light
Is spinning wool into yarn a physical change?
yes because only the appearance changed and it is still wool.
How is weathering of steel wool like the weathering of a rock?
They both change
Is steel wool a conductor?
steel wool is steel made from wool, so it would be neither
