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O2 is necessary for the rusting because the iron forms an iron oxide complex with the oxygen.

Fe (s) + O2 (g) --> Fe2O3 (s)

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Which type of gas does rusting require?

Rusting typically requires the presence of oxygen in the gas phase, as this initiates the oxidation reaction that leads to the formation of rust. Additionally, moisture or water is also needed for the process of rusting to occur, as it helps accelerate the oxidation of the metal.


What are some examples of corrosion in chemical equation?

Rusting of iron: Fe + O2 + H2O → Fe2O3•nH2O Formation of copper(II) oxide: 4Cu + O2 → 2Cu2O Corrosion of aluminum: 4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3 Corrosion of silver: 4Ag + O2 + 2H2S → 2Ag2S + 2H2O


Why doesn't nail rust in milk?

Nails do not rust in milk because milk does not contain the elements necessary for the rusting process to occur. Rusting requires moisture, oxygen, and iron to create iron oxide, which is what we commonly refer to as rust. Milk lacks the oxygen component necessary for rusting to happen.


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 the answer for FeS2 plus O2 - and get Fe2O3 plus SO2?

The balanced chemical equation for the reaction FeS2 + 7/2 O2 → Fe2O3 + 4 SO2 is: 4 FeS2 + 11 O2 → 2 Fe2O3 + 8 SO2.

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What are the conditions necessary for rusting?

The conditions necessary for rusting are water (or water vapour) and air, specifically Oxygen. If one condition is absent and the other is present then rusting would not occur but if both are present then rusting will occur


What is the chemical reaction for rusting copper?

2Cu+H2O+CO2+O2=Cu(OH)2.CuCo3


What chemical equations are used to describe the process of rusting?

fe + O2 = feO


Why is it necessary to paint iron gates?

To stop them rusting.


What is the general equation for rusting nails combustion reaction?

If they are Iron Nails it is:FeH + O2 --> CO2 + H2OThis is Unbalanced


Rusting iron physical change?

No. Rusting is a chemical change because the chemical composition is changed from iron to iron oxide. The iron reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere, forming iron oxide. Fe + O2 --> Fe2O3


What is a very reactive element responsible for rust and combustion?

Oxygen is responsible for rusting and combustion. Chemical formula for it is O2.


What kind of change happen to a rusting of iron?

A chemical change, redox reaction: 2Fe(s) + O2(g) --> 2FeO(s)


Which type of gas does rusting require?

Rusting typically requires the presence of oxygen in the gas phase, as this initiates the oxidation reaction that leads to the formation of rust. Additionally, moisture or water is also needed for the process of rusting to occur, as it helps accelerate the oxidation of the metal.


What are some examples of corrosion in chemical equation?

Rusting of iron: Fe + O2 + H2O → Fe2O3•nH2O Formation of copper(II) oxide: 4Cu + O2 → 2Cu2O Corrosion of aluminum: 4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3 Corrosion of silver: 4Ag + O2 + 2H2S → 2Ag2S + 2H2O


Is Iron rusting Chemical changes?

Rusting iron (or steel) is a chemical reaction. It is where iron reacts with water and oxygen to form iron(III) oxide. Fe + H2O + O2 -> Fe2O3.H2O Note that the equation above isn't balanced.


Why doesn't nail rust in milk?

Nails do not rust in milk because milk does not contain the elements necessary for the rusting process to occur. Rusting requires moisture, oxygen, and iron to create iron oxide, which is what we commonly refer to as rust. Milk lacks the oxygen component necessary for rusting to happen.