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No, rusting is a term that is applied to the oxidation of metals, especially iron.

Iodine is a nonmetal that can cause oxidation.

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What does iodine in a gas tank Do?

Iodine in a gas tank will run the engine. It will cause rust, and will corrode the engine to the point that the engine will seize.


What will make iron rust?

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What happens when you react iodine with iron wool?

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What is the solution of tincture of iodine?

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What is the difference between iodine and povidone iodine?

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Why does the concentration of iodine ions remains constant in the iodine clock reaction?

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What is the difference between iodine crystals and iodine solution?

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Can halogen rust?

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What is the name for the compound IF 7?

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What is iodine-131?

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