Rusting metal is an example of what type of change?

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James Albert Narvaez
Mar 4, 2017

Chemical Change

Explanation:

Rusting of Metal or Corrosion is a type of chemical change .
Chemical change, in comparison to physical change, does not only change the appearance but also forms new chemical substances.

E.g. (Corrosion of Iron)

#Fe (Iron) + O_2 => Fe_(2)O_3 (rust)#

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