Question

how is rust different from iron
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Yes Rust is different from Iron. Iron is a metal and Rusting is the brown coating of iron oxide developed on the iron surface when it is kept in moisture. Rusting is a chemical which result in slow eating away of Iron.

Answer 2

Answer:

Rust is apparently a hydrated form of iron(III)oxide. The formula is approximately Fe2O3•xH2O whereas iron is simply Fe.