A blacksmith melts and shapes a block of iron into a blade. She then sets the blade, whose edges are molten, outside, where it is raining slightly. The blade's outer edges both solidify and then rust. Which of the following has happened to the iron throughout the day? a. The iron has undergone a physical change only. b. The iron has undergone a chemical change only. c. The iron has undergone both a physical and chemical change. d. The iron has not undergone any changes.

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Ramon Hampton

Chemistry

13 April, 07:40

A blacksmith melts and shapes a block of iron into a blade. She then sets the blade, whose edges are molten, outside, where it is raining slightly. The blade's outer edges both solidify and then rust. Which of the following has happened to the iron throughout the day? a. The iron has undergone a physical change only. b. The iron has undergone a chemical change only. c. The iron has undergone both a physical and chemical change. d. The iron has not undergone any changes.

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Aryan · Answer 1

The answer is C due to the rain making contact with the iron it creates moisture which cause the iron to begin oxidizing which causes the iron to rust which is a chemical reaction then the blade which was once malleable because it was heat becomes harden and rust is created as I said before the physical aspect of the iron chances due to rust developing on it it's no longer has the luster it once had