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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe first thing that should happen is a reaction between the muriatic (hydrochloric) acid and the zinc coating on the nail, producing zinc chloride and hydrogen gas. Once the zinc coating dissolves, the acid should start to react with the iron in the nail itself, producing iron chloride and hydrogen. Some heat will also be generated.
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∙ 11y agoIf an iron nail were submerged in vinegar, the acetic acid in the vinegar would slowly dissolve the iron and produce hydrogen gas. However, vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid, and the reaction would likely be quite slow.
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∙ 15y agoVinegar cannot effect iron. The word "effect" means "to make". Vinegar can AFFECT (to cause a change) iron by cleaning rust from it.
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∙ 13y agoIt may oxidize (rust) due to the oxygen dissolved in the water, but it may also do nothing.
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∙ 7y agoAcidic mixtures are corrosive.
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What causes vinegar to rust a nail?
vinegar contains acetic acid which releases hydrogen ions, so vinegar is acidic meanign it contains hydrogen ions. These acids make metals corrode (break down) the water in vinegar and oxygen in the air makes the metals with iron in them (since iron is the only metal that oxidizes, or rusts) form iron oxide which is the scientific name for rust.
Is a Chemical change of pizza Paper and An iron nail or of Physical change?
iron nail
Why vinegar dissolves a nail?
Vinegar desolves things because of its high acidity.
Why does iron rust in vinegar?
The acetic acid in vinegar attacks the iron and oxidizes it to rust.
Is iron nail ionic or covalent bond?
Metallic bonding is exhibited in an iron nail.
What will happens when you soak a nail in a vinegar for 3 days?
the acetic acid in the vinegar would slowly dissolve the iron and produce hydrogen gas
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.
What will happen in the iron nail after 3 days if its exposed to vinegar?
If it is a new nail it will probably just turn dark. If it's a rusty nail it will become rust free.
Can rusting happens with iron nail when it is kept in distilled water?
Yes, rust happens to iron nail though it is kept in distilled water.
What happens to an iron nail if you pass electricity through it?
The temperature of the nail increases.
What happens to nail after heating?
It either cleans the nail, or makes the nail have rust.
What happens when you add heat to an iron nail?
When you add heat to an iron nail it will get hot. If enough heat energy is added the nail could melt.
What causes vinegar to rust a nail?
vinegar contains acetic acid which releases hydrogen ions, so vinegar is acidic meanign it contains hydrogen ions. These acids make metals corrode (break down) the water in vinegar and oxygen in the air makes the metals with iron in them (since iron is the only metal that oxidizes, or rusts) form iron oxide which is the scientific name for rust.
What happens when an iron nail and a chemical to absorb water vapour?
soming called deliquesent happens.
Is zinc dissolving in vinegar to form a rusty substance on an iron nail a physical or chemical change?
chemical change
What happens if you bring two iron nails close to each other?
Unless one or both iron nails are magnetized, then nothing will happen. If one nail is magnetized, then the other nail will be attracted to the magnetized nail.
What happens if you bring two iron nails close to( or touching)each other?
Unless one or both iron nails are magnetized, then nothing will happen. If one nail is magnetized, then the other nail will be attracted to the magnetized nail.
