What happens to the weight of iron when it rusts?

Answer 1

You can prevent rust with the help of the common methods like painting, greasing, electroplating and galvanizing.

Iron rust is a chemical compound that differs from iron itself. In large towns and cities iron sheets are generally used for roofing houses and these sheets have to be protected from rust or else it will decay. Rusting is a chemical procedure that, can take place in metals uncovered to the environment. Not all metals however rust. It is common with the metal, iron.

Answer 2

The weight of iron increases when it rusts because rust is a compound that forms on the surface of iron when it comes in contact with oxygen and water. Rust is heavier than iron because it contains oxygen atoms in addition to the iron atoms, making the overall weight of the material higher.

Answer 3

It expands, I have a rusting pipe in concret and it is cracking it by expanding

Answer 4

The mass of the iron increases, as it reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere to form Iron Oxide.

Answer 5

When heated, yes. If it begins to rust it will also expand.

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

YES

Answer 8

Yes.