When iron rusts, its weight : (1) decreases (2) increases (3) remains the same (4) first increases and then decreases

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(2) increases Explanation: When iron rusts, oxide compounds are formed due the interaction between oxygen in the air or in water an the metal.

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Last Answer : (2) increases Explanation: When iron rusts, oxide compounds are formed due the interaction between oxygen in the air or in water and the metal. Because of the oxygen atoms binding with the metal, the weight of the metal with rust will increase.

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