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probably not most effectively. naval jelly is hard to beat. but vinegar is a cheap way to remove rust from some objects. ***Sandpaper removes rust. Then, coat the object in oil by rubbing an oily cloth over it. I do use vinegar on my birdbath. It does a really good job and is good for the environment. sanpaper also removes metal. ask a car restorer about the difference between a sandblasted car body or a chemically dipped car body.
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∙ 15y agoVinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid. Acetic acid will react with rust to form a soluble salt that can be washed away.
3CH3COOH + Fe(OH)3 --> 3H2O + Fe(CH3COOH)3
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∙ 11y agoThe acetic acid in vinegar forms a soluble salt with iron, and the hydrogen ion of acetic acid unites with hydroxide ion in rust to make water. Hence insoluble rust is converted to water soluble species.
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∙ 12y agoIt makes metals rust because it has acids in it which effects the form of the metal and then in rusults make it rust.
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Does iron rust faster in vinegar saltwater or freshwater?
Zinc will corrode in vinegar faster than salt water
Why does bleach rust a steel nail?
Bleach works by oxidizing the stain it's treating. "Oxidize" means it removes an electron from it, so the bleach removes an electron from the stain. Rust is also formed by oxidation, the removal of an electron from a metal. So if bleach can remove an electron from a laundry stain, it can also remove one from a metal.
What liquid will cause a penny a nail paper cilp to rust?
any liquid that had hydrogen, oxygen and is moist (of course it will be moist) to rust it need all the materials above can make pennies rust remember rusting only applies to iron items. to preserve pennies you can store them in oil
I am doing a science project and I have to soak a rusty nail in coca cola to see if it removes rust - will it and why does it?
Coca Cola is full of acid.
What reaction do nails and vinegar create?
If referring to the effect of vinegar on finger and toe nails, vinegar is used to cure fungus. It can also weaken the enamel of the nail due to the acidity of the liquid.
Will vinegar or baking soda stop metal rust?
A bath of vinegar removes rust in 24hrs. A bath of baking soda stops the vinegar from eating more into the metal.
What is some information on vinegar?
Vinegar will most likely not rust a nail because it is an acid
How do you remove rust from wire?
Most rust can be removed by a steel brush if its not to rusted
Will vinegar rust tin foil faster than water?
vinegar rusts may things including nails, steel or aluminium foil. they say that it also removes rust. i don't know i'm only eleven. i'm looking for answers coz i didn't do my science experiment
Why does iron rust in vinegar?
The acetic acid in vinegar attacks the iron and oxidizes it to rust.
Why does vinegar rust a screw?
as vinegar is CH3CO(OH) it contians O2 thus it can rust a screw.
What dissolves rust?
Vinegar dissolves rust. If you want to remove rust from an item soak it in vinegar for a bit and that should help get rid of it.
What makes aluminum foil rust faster vinegar or water?
Actually, vinegar and saltwater makes it rust... it happened to me...
What removes rust from toilet bowls?
BLEACH
Which liquid bleach or vinegar will make a nail rust faster?
i think vinegar will make a nail rust faster because vinegar will makes the mental with iron in them.
How long does it take for earrings to rust in vinegar?
If they are an alloy, they will eventually rust.
How does rust occur?
rust occures by puting it in vinegar water
