What happens during rusting of an iron nail?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Sulfur, iron, and oxygen combine to form iron sulfoxide.
Sulfur, iron, and oxygen combine to form iron sulfoxide.

Iron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide.
Iron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide.

Iron and sulfur combine to form iron sulfide.
Iron and sulfur combine to form iron sulfide.

Sulfur and oxygen combine to form a sulfur dioxide coating.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Iron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide.

Rusting is the process in which iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, leading to the formation of iron oxide, commonly known as rust.