Is metal rusting a chemical reaction? Yes or no

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asked Jun 5, 2021 105k views

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George Dima · Answer 1 · 2021-06-06T05:09:23+0000

Answer:

Yes

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Rusting is an example of a chemical reaction because it creates a new product. When iron reacts with oxygen (rusting) it becomes Iron (III) oxide.

Akash Verma · Answer 2 · 2021-06-09T02:44:47+0000

Answer: Yes it is. Rust would be considered a chemical reaction because it changes the chemical makeup of the metal.

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