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The metal in the nail combines with the oxygen found in the air due to natural causes. Any part of the nail which is exposed to the oxygen can oxydize (rust).
Expose it to oxygen and water for a long period of time.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoNails are made of steel, and contain iron. Rust is the oxidation, or corrosion, which forms on iron when in contact with the oxygen in the air. The rate of corrosion is increased by moisture, salt, acids, or other chemicals. To prevent rusting, nails are sometimes coated with zinc, and these dull, grayish nails are referred to as "galvanized". Most rust consists of Iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3) and iron oxide-hydroxide. Similar oxidation forms the tarnish on silver and the green patina on copper and bronze.
It's because of a chemical process called oxidation. That is where oxygen combines with the iron, and the iron loses electrons.
Iron oxide has a lower free energy than do iron and oxygen. Just as a ball will roll downhill because it has a lower free energy at the bottom of the hill than at the top, iron will combine with oxygen - essentially 'rolling down a chemical reaction hill'. The reason things like water, salt, acids and other chemicals cause iron to rust faster, is that these substances act as catalysts to the oxidation reaction.
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∙ 13y agoMost nails are made of steel. We know that steel is an alloy of iron and a bit of carbon (along with a bit of some other metals). Nails are often coated by the makers to inhibit rust, but when the coating fails, the steel is exposed to the elements or environment. Moisture and oxygen, which are present in air, attack exposed steel and form rust, and that's why a nail can rust.
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∙ 14y agoBy combinding moister and oxygen.Rust can come off ask that question.
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∙ 15y agoa process called oxidation. oxygen in then air touches the iron on a nail and causes the iron to oxidize and form the rust
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∙ 13y agoThis is because of presence of water and air. A nail will not rust if there is no presence of air or water. If there is presence of water or air only, the nail would not rust. -CindyChan
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∙ 14y agoCorrosion - h2o(water) and/or oxygen corrodes the nail slowly rusting and destroying it.
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∙ 14y agoNails made from Iron will try to return to a simpler state such as Iron Oxide or rust
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∙ 12y agoiron combines with oxygen which produces water which makes rust after time
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Will 7up rust a nail?
Well I did and experiment for 30 days with 7up and an iron nail and it did not rust.
How long does it takes an iron nail to rust when exposed to moist air?
It depends on the quality of the nail. If it is painted it Amy take long to rust. In general it may take a month or so for the nail to rust.
What type of liquid make a nail rust?
the type of liquid that causes a nail to rust is vinegar
What happens to a steel nail in Ginger Ale?
The steel nail will rust.
Can lactose rust a nail?
no it coudn't
How do you rust a nail?
You rust a nail in either salt water or in vingar that what makes a nail rust
Can Clorox make a nail rust?
Yes ,Clorox can make a nail rust.
What happens to nail after heating?
It either cleans the nail, or makes the nail have rust.
What causes coca cola to make a nail rust?
The acid in the drink makes the nail rust. The nail would rust if you put it in any liquid, but acid makes it rust faster.
Will 7up rust a nail?
Well I did and experiment for 30 days with 7up and an iron nail and it did not rust.
What makes a nail rust in distilled water?
The dissolved oxygen in the water reacts with the nail to form rust.
What is the coding that does NT make a nail rust?
Most commonly, the coating on a nail that resists rust is zinc.
What is the best solution to rust a nail?
it would have to be salt water or vinegar or both to rust a steel nail
What cause a nail to rust in water?
The oxygen in the water reacts with the metal in the nail - forming metal oxide (rust)
Does nail rust in anhydrous calcium chloride?
It doesn't rust but it after about a day you will see that the nail has polished and is completely clean
How long does it takes an iron nail to rust when exposed to moist air?
It depends on the quality of the nail. If it is painted it Amy take long to rust. In general it may take a month or so for the nail to rust.
How does apple juice rust a nail?
Go to the store and buy a nail and some apple juice then try it out!!
