Question

the ability of iron to react to oxygen is an example of

• the combination of iron and oxygen.
• the formation of rust.
• a physical property.
• a chemical property.

complete this quiz to finish the assignment for chemistry - p8 due on sep 19, 2025

Explanation:

A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that is observed during a chemical reaction. The reaction of iron with oxygen to form rust (iron - oxide) is a chemical reaction. So, the ability of iron to react with oxygen is a chemical property. Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's chemical identity.

Answer:

a chemical property.