Question

if water is required for iron to rust why rust's chemical name is iron oxide not iron hydroxide?​

Answer 1

Answer:

because water is a element of inviorment.

Explanation:

that's why this called iron hydroxide

Answer 2

Answer:

Rust is an iron oxide, a usually reddish-brown oxide formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the catalytic presence of water or air moisture. Rust consists of hydrous iron(III) oxides (Fe2O3·nH2O) and iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3), and is typically associated with the corrosion of refined iron.