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Iron oxide (rust) Isn't magnetic. So rusted iron will have less pure iron in it. making it less magnetic.

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Rusted iron, or iron oxide, does not contain the same magnetic properties as pure iron. The presence of rust creates a barrier between the iron atoms and the magnetic field, reducing the overall magnetism. Additionally, the rust itself is not magnetic, further decreasing the attraction to a magnet.

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