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Rust is also called oxidized iron. Also dehydrated iron hydroxide: Fe2O3.nH2O

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Can skin rust?

No. While skin can be damaged chemically it does not rust.


What compound is created when iron and oxygen mix?

Iron and oxygen combine chemically to form iron oxide, also known as rust.


Is rust considered a hydrocarbon?

Rust, chemically known as iron oxide, is not considered a hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Rust forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water.


Is ability to rust is it a physical or chemical property?

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That is the correct spelling of the verb "corrode" (chemically wear down, rust).


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It is because salt is most involved in chemical reactions so it chemically changes it with rust.


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What element is a solid and forms rust when reacted with air?

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Rubies and Sapphires are chemically known as?

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Is rust a homogeneous mixture?

No, rust is not a homogeneous mixture. Rust is a chemical compound that forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water or moisture. It is a solid metal oxide compound, not a homogeneous mixture of different substances.