Difference between revisions of "Rusting"
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: [[Iron]] needs [[water]] and [[air]] to '''rust'''. | : [[Iron]] needs [[water]] and [[air]] to '''rust'''. | ||
: We paint [[Iron]] to stop it from [[rusting]]. | : We paint [[Iron]] to stop it from [[rusting]]. | ||
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| + | ===Examples=== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| + | |[[File:RustingGears.png|center|300px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:RustingPipe.png|center|300px]] | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:300px; text-align:center;" |These gears were shiny but the [[Iron]] has rusted. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:300px; text-align:center;" |This pipe was painted to stop it rusting but where the paint has been damaged the [[Iron]] has started to rust. | ||
| + | |} | ||
Revision as of 09:05, 31 August 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Rusting is a chemical reaction where Iron turns redish-brown.
About Rusting
- Rusting is an irreversible change.
- Iron needs water and air to rust.
- We paint Iron to stop it from rusting.
Examples
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| These gears were shiny but the Iron has rusted. | This pipe was painted to stop it rusting but where the paint has been damaged the Iron has started to rust. |