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Rusting is a reaction which combines molecules to form other molecules: metal + oxygen -> rust. The definition of a chemical reaction is molecules turning into other molecules, so rusting is a chemical reaction.
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∙ 12y agoRusting is a chemical reaction since it is the change of one type of chemicals into another type -- it makes a new substance.
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∙ 14y agoRusting is a chemical change because rust changes in matter and produces a different kind of matter
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∙ 11y agoOxygen reacts with the iron to make it rust.
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∙ 12y agoType your answer here... it is a chemical change because of the reaction taking place between the corrosive liquid and the materials
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∙ 10y agoBecause rusting (oxydation) ia chemical reaction, a reaction between iron and oxygen.
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∙ 11y agobecause it occurs when iron is oxidised
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Is rusting iron a physical change in science?
no rusting iron is not a physical change it is a chemical change
Is a rusting bicycle a physical or chemical change?
It's not the rusty bike it's the rusting of the bike. rust forms in a process called oxidation, or when iron comes in contact with oxygen. Also one reason you can tell it's a chemical change is when you can't reverse the process. Or when it involves changing the chemical compound.
Is non rusting metal a physical change?
If by non rusting you mean it is in the same state it was made in then it wouldn't be part of any change. But if something is rusting it would be a chemical change because the metal is changing composition and it is not the same metal it was in the first place.
Example of result of chemical change?
something rusting, something burning. chemical changes can fool you because most of the time they change color and such. but if two substances mix to make a new substance than that is a chemical change.
Is a tin can rusts a physical or chemical change?
Yes, it is, because the chemical composition of the outside changes due to oxydation.
Rusting is chemical change?
Yes, rusting is a chemical change.
Is rusting a nail a physical change or chemical change?
A nail rusting is a chemical change. The chemical formula of the metal completely changes, adding oxygen to the formula. Iron changes from Fe to FeO2 , or to Fe2O3
Is rusting wheels of a bike chemical or physical?
Rusting is a chemical change.
Is a nail rusting a physical or chemical?
A nail rusting is a chemical change.
Is rusting a phsyical change?
Rusting is a chemical change because under it iron goes under oxidation and oxidation is a chemical process. Also, a physical change can be reversed but a chemical change cannot and rusting cannot be reversed. Hence also rusting is a chemical change.
Is a washer rusting a chemical change?
Yes, rusting/corrosion is oxidation of the metal and is a chemical change.
Is rusting an example of physical or chemical change?
Rusting is the oxidation of a metal and is an example of a chemical change.
Is a nail rusting a pysical change?
No, rusting is oxidation, a form of chemical change.
Is rusting a metal physical change?
Metal rusting (corrosion) is a chemical change.
Is iron rusting a physical change?
no it is a chemical change
Is iron rusting a physical change or a chemical change?
it is a chemical change
Does rust from a chemical change or a physical change?
Rusting is a chemical change.
