J.R. S. answered 03/28/20
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
4Fe + 3O2 ==> 2Fe2O3. The Fe2O3 is known as rust
Joe C.
asked 03/28/20What is the chemical reaction which causes rust?
J.R. S. answered 03/28/20
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
4Fe + 3O2 ==> 2Fe2O3. The Fe2O3 is known as rust
Saragrace P. answered 03/28/20
Experienced environmental studies tutor who also studies arts
It's called an oxidation reaction. So the iron reacts with the water and oxygen to create hydrates iron (III) oxide which is rust.
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