Question

What happens during rusting of an iron nail?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AIron and sulfur combine to form iron sulfide.%0D%0AIron and sulfur combine to form iron sulfide.%0D%0A%0D%0AIron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide.%0D%0AIron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide.%0D%0A%0D%0ASulfur and oxygen combine to form a sulfur dioxide coating.%0D%0ASulfur and oxygen combine to form a sulfur dioxide coating.%0D%0A%0D%0ASulfur, iron, and oxygen combine to form iron sulfoxide.

Answer 1

During the rusting of an iron nail, iron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide. This process typically occurs in the presence of water or moisture and is a type of corrosion.