What type of weathering process is happening to materials when they rust?
1 Answer
May 31, 2018
Oxidation
Explanation:
Rust is the oxidation of iron. Iron combines with water and oxygen in the air to form rust. Rust is a mixture of iron oxides, such as
An example reaction for the oxidation of iron is:
For the full set of redox reactions for rust and its explanation, visit:
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