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Rust is nothing but Ferrous oxide, also known as iron oxide, Iron (III) oxide, or Fe2O3. The outermost layer of the iron, which is in contact with the atmosphere, attracts oxygen and forms iron oxide which is called rusting. The rust itself forms a layer over the iron and prevents further iron oxide formation.
When iron rusts the red substance formed is actually a mixture of Hydrated Iron(III) oxides and hydroxides.
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When an iron nail rusts what is one product?
iron oxide
What transition metal rusts when exposed to oxygen?
Iron rusts in the presence of Oxygen.
Which metal rusts first copper or iron?
Neither. Only iron rusts. Other metals oxidize.
What is the reducing agent when iron rusts?
iron
Iron atoms are destroyed When iron rusts?
No. Atoms cannot be destroyed by chemical processes. When iron rusts it bonds with oxygen to form iron oxide.
When an iron nail rusts what is one product?
iron oxide
What happens to iron when it is in air and gets wet?
It rusts. Check the "related links" if you are concerned for more information regarding the chemical reactions that take place and the different products formed when iron rusts.
What transition metal rusts when exposed to oxygen?
Iron rusts in the presence of Oxygen.
Which metal rusts first copper or iron?
Neither. Only iron rusts. Other metals oxidize.
What chemical change takes place when an iron nail rusts?
Bonds are formed between some of the iron atoms in the nail and oxygen atoms from the air.
What is the reducing agent when iron rusts?
iron
Iron atoms are destroyed When iron rusts?
No. Atoms cannot be destroyed by chemical processes. When iron rusts it bonds with oxygen to form iron oxide.
What rusts faster?
iron
Is iron nail biodegradable?
No. Iron rusts but it is not biodegradable.
What is the chemical name of th substance formed when iron rusts?
The most common form of "rust" is Fe2O3, which would be called either iron(III) oxide or ferric oxide.
Why is most Iron in the world not found as the metal?
Iron rusts.
Why does the iron rusts when magnesium is put in the water with the iron?
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