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Rust is a compound with the formula F e 2 O 3 . Which elements combine to form rust?

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Remembering the periodic table, Fe is iron and O is oxygen. The elements that combine to create rust are iron and oxygen, with the chemical compound being (Iron)2(Oxygen)3.
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Fe represents Iron, and O represents oxygen, so 2 molecules of iron and 3 molecules of oxygen combine to form rust... Hope this helps

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