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Rusting of iron is an example of oxidation reduction or transmutation

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Oxidation.

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Rust is created by oxidation or in other terms, an oxidation reaction. When metal is exposed to water and oxygen it creates iron oxide also known as rust.

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oxidation because oxygen causes the metal to corrode
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