Question

Iron and rust are the same substances - State whether the statement is True or False? Justify your answer.
Topic: Physical and Chemical Changes

Answer 1

$\textbf{False}$

Fe is actually the element, while rust is actually a compund.

Also, thier properties varies.

Answer 2

Iron and rust are dissimilar entities. Iron is an element that has atomic number 26 in the periodic table.

Rusting is a process that occurs when iron is exposed to atmosphere.

This process involves the reaction of iron with atmospheric water and oxygen to form rust according to the equation Fe+O2+H2O->FeO+Fe2O3.Rusting of iron is an example of chemical change.