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Water and oxygen are both needed. Without either one the iron will not rust.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 16y agoferrous metal, air & moisture
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∙ 15y agowater and oxygen
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∙ 10y agoim not sure #unsure
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∙ 12y agomoisture and air
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∙ 12y agoIron needs water and air to rust.
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What do you need for iron to go rusty?
If you expose iron to air then it gets rusty but it sure does take ime to get rusty.
What makes iron go rusty?
Oxygen. It goes rusty because oxygen is a poison. Oxygen also makes butter go rancid. Animals have got used to this poison.
Parts of a car start to go rusty is this a useful or harmful reaction?
its harmful because when metal goes rusty it looses it power and then eventually the car will fall apart.
Why does iron go rusty?
iron goes rusty because it reacts with oxygen and water. When it rains, the iron gets wet. The iron then reacts to sunlight(if there is sunlight) and over time, it rust and the rust gives it a reddish orangish color.
Can sand and iron be separated?
Yes. Just put a magnet above it and all the iron will go up. It will stick to the magnet.
What do you need for iron to go rusty?
If you expose iron to air then it gets rusty but it sure does take ime to get rusty.
Does iron go rusty?
Yes it does
Does water make iron go rusty?
Yes, as long as oxygen is present aswell, iron will rust.
Will nails go rusty if touched by a rusty nail?
no, rust is not a disease, rust is a chemical reaction that occurs when iron reacts with water and air
What makes iron go rusty?
Oxygen. It goes rusty because oxygen is a poison. Oxygen also makes butter go rancid. Animals have got used to this poison.
Whice metal goes rusty in water?
Only one metal can rust, so the question refers to iron.
How do you make a nail go rusty?
leave it in the rain or get it wet and let it rust. it is the same with all iron or medal.
What nicknames does Rusty Beaman go by?
Rusty Beaman goes by Rusty.
Parts of a car start to go rusty is this a useful or harmful reaction?
its harmful because when metal goes rusty it looses it power and then eventually the car will fall apart.
If you touch a blade will it go rusty?
Touching a blade will not automatically make it go rusty.
Why does iron go rusty?
iron goes rusty because it reacts with oxygen and water. When it rains, the iron gets wet. The iron then reacts to sunlight(if there is sunlight) and over time, it rust and the rust gives it a reddish orangish color.
What nicknames does Rusty Wallace go by?
Rusty Wallace goes by Rubberhead.
