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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RUSTING AND BURNING?

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Answered by kingofself
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Difference between rusting and burning:

Rusting:

  • Rusting is the process of formation of iron oxide or red oxide formed on surface of iron and its alloys when exposed to “air and moisture”.
  • It requires both oxygen and moisture.
  • It is a gradual process.
  • Rusting occurs at low temperatures.
  • Rusting takes place only in iron and its alloys.
  • Rusting results in the reddish coating on the surface due to red or iron oxide formation.

Burning:

  • Burning is a process where a substance reacts with the oxygen with the release of “heat and light”.
  • It requires only oxygen, moisture is not required.
  • It is rapid process
  • It needs high temperature
  • Burning takes place in fuel, rubber, paper, and many more substances.
  • Burning results in black soot and smoke particles.
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