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Bleach (NaClO, sodium hypochlorite) has an outstanding oxidising (2e- = electron uptake) capacity:
- 2e- + ClO- + H2O --> Cl- + 2 OH-
- Fe + 2OH- --> 2e- + FeO + H2O
1. and 2. together:
Fe + ClO- --> Cl- + FeO
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoThat depends on what the nails are made of.
The nails on you fingers will not rust in air
Copper nails or brass nails will not rust in air.
However Iron nails will eventually rust in the air.
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∙ 12y agoHowever wats up in the alcohol is a thong that contains the alcohol to wash or rust something like a nail it's is clean but that alcohol rust it
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∙ 11y agoA penny does not rust, it tarnishes. But the penny will tarnish.
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∙ 14y ago- Yes
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∙ 13y agoYes and quite quickly
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How long will it take to rust a nail in bleach?
about 14 days
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.
What cause bleach to rust a nail?
Bleach is oxidizing. Nail (iron) is tending to be oxidized. Humidity completes the process
How long will it take to rust a nail in bleach?
about 14 days
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.
Would a nail rust in coke or bleach the most?
i think a nail would rust in coke the most because t is carbonated but i also think it would rust faster in bleach because it has stronger chemicals than coke and water you should know that it rust there but it takes longer. bye monei152
Does bleach rust a nail faster than salt water?
Bleach rusts faster i know this because I did a science experiment on this and bleach was first to begin first
What type of liquid will cause a penny a nail a paper clip and a sewing needle to rust faster?
bleach or vinegar
How do you rust a nail?
You rust a nail in either salt water or in vingar that what makes a nail rust
How does Clorox make a nail rust?
Chlorox is a solution of sodium hypochlorite, which is a fairly good oxidizing agent. This is why it works as a bleach, but it also means that it can make metals rust.
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.
Why doesn't a paperclip rust?
If you are having the paperclip in bleach it should take about 2-3 weeks. If you have the paperclip in vinegar then it should take about 3-4 weeks. If you have a nail in bleach then it should take about 2-3 days. If you have a nail in vinegar then it sohuld take about 1-2 weeks.
Why does acid make an iron nail rust?
It speeds up the oxidation process, or in other words, it speeds up how fast oxygen molecules attach themselves to the iron to create iron oxide (rust).
Can Clorox make a nail rust?
Yes ,Clorox can make a nail rust.
