The rusting of iron is an exothermic reaction, 4 Fe (s) + 3 O₂ (g) → 2 Fe₂O₃ (s). When the coatings are remove to expose metal surface, the system will _. A. Remain constant B. Shift to the left C. Unaffected D. Shift to the right

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The rusting of iron is an exothermic reaction, 4 Fe (s) + 3 O₂ (g) → 2 Fe₂O₃ (s). When the coatings are remove to expose metal surface, the system will _.

A. Remain constant

B. Shift to the left

C. Unaffected

D. Shift to the rightW

Ps. What happens when the rust is scraped off often?

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