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Rust on an artifact is an example of
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chemical decomposition
chemical decomposition

chemical preservation
chemical preservation

physical decomposition
physical decomposition

physical preservation
physical preservation

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chemical decomposition

Rust is oxidation (corrosion) of iron — a chemical change where the metal reacts with oxygen/water, breaking down the original material.