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If an iron nail is exposed to air for a long time it reacts with the water vapour (moisture) and oxygen present in the atmosphere and a reddish-brown powdery coating is formed on it known as RUST (Fe2O3.xH2O) .

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Which compound is formed when Fe is exposed to moist air?

Iron rust (iron oxide) is formed when iron is exposed to moist air due to the process of oxidation.


What is the compound formed when iron is exposed to moised air?

Iron oxide (ferric oxide)


What will happen if a piece of bread is exposed to air?

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Why do some fruits change colour when exposed to air?

When fruit flesh is exposed to air, it experiences oxidation, much like iron does. This reaction doesn't result in the rust that iron's reaction does, but it is responsible for the brown coloring that this exposed fruit flesh takes on.


The oxygen that rusts iron comes from is?

The oxygen that rusts iron comes from the air. When iron is exposed to oxygen and moisture in the air, a chemical reaction occurs that forms iron oxide, known as rust.


What happens to galvanised iron which is exposed to air and water?

It is more resistant to corrosion.


how quickly does iron rust when exposed to air?

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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 happen when iron nails exposed to vinegars after one day?

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Why are some rocks orange?

If a rock has iron in it, the iron can rust when exposed to air and moisture. That will look brown or dark orange.


What metal goes black in the air?

copper,and some precious metals, when exposed to air, turn black, like silver(completely turns black when exposed to air),gold(black spots appear),and others,maybe platinum.


Why it is called a slow reaction when iron is exposed to air and moisture?

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