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Jordan paints the window iron grills to avoid formation of rust. Explain why. * Iron absorbs well the chemicals in paint The chemicals in paint combine with oxygen Iron is prevented from combining with oxygen Rust is formed immediately dissolved by the chemicals

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Jordan paints the window iron grills to avoid formation of rust. Explain why. * Iron absorbs well the chemicals in paint The chemicals in paint combine with oxygen Iron is prevented from combining with oxygen Rust is formed immediately dissolved by the chemicals

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Jordan paints the window iron grills to avoid the formation of rust because of the following reasons:

  1. Iron, when exposed to air (which contains oxygen) and water, tends to form rust. This is a process known as oxidation.

  2. The paint acts as a barrier between the iron and the air/water. This means that the iron is prevented from combining with oxygen, which stops the rust from forming.

  3. While it's not typically the case that iron absorbs the chemicals in paint, the paint does adhere to the iron, providing a protective coating.

  4. It's also not usually the case that the chemicals in paint combine with oxygen or that rust is immediately dissolved by the chemicals in paint. However, some paints do contain anti-rust agents which can help to further protect the iron.

  5. Therefore, by painting the iron grills, Jordan is effectively protecting them from the elements and preventing the formation of rust.

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