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The chemical equation is:
Iron + water + oxygen yields rust
4 Fe(s) + 6 H2O(l) + 3 O2(g) yields 4 Fe(OH)3(s)
Notice that the Iron atoms combine with Oxygen and Hydrogen to form what we call rust. Since the iron is gaining more atoms, then yes, rusted metal would weigh more.
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