Question

Rusting is the common name for the corrosion of iron or steel. the brown-orange rust commonly seen on iron or steel cars, nails, chains, or posts has the formula fe2o3. what is its iupac name?

Answer 1

Answer: The chemical or iupac name of rust is iron oxide. However, I have also heard people say it is Ferric Oxide. That is because "ferric" is the scientific name for iron.