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Write the chemical equation of rust ​

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The answer is O2+Fe+H20—>Fe2O3H20
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ANSWER

4Fe+ 3O2 → 2Fe2O.

EXPLANATION

iron (Fe) combines with oxygen (O2) to form rust, or iron oxide (Fe2O3). The equation for this reaction is: 4Fe+ 3O2 → 2Fe2O.

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