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Rust, which is a coating of iron oxide on steel or iron, is an example of a heterogeneous mixture. Its components can be chemically separated.

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No, rust is not a heterogeneous mixture. Rust is a chemical compound called iron oxide that forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water or moisture. It is a homogeneous substance with a specific chemical composition.

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Rust is neither a solution or a homogeneous mixture. It is a heterogeneous mixture since it as a result of oxidizing iron.

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It is a compound formed by the reaction of iron to oxygen and/or water. The most common compound is Fe2O3. This site has more information: http://www.chemicalformula.org/rust

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neither its a compound ( I know because I got it right on homework:)

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It is a pure substance.

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yes, ever try Google?

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