The oxygen in the water reacts with the metal in the nail - forming metal oxide (rust)
Because of chemical reaction
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Water and air in combination will rapidly cause iron to rust.
You rust a nail in either salt water or in vingar that what makes a nail rust
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The dissolved oxygen in the water reacts with the nail to form rust.
The nail will start to rust due to exposure to water and oxygen. Rust is a chemical reaction called oxidation, where the iron in the nail combines with oxygen in the presence of water to form a new compound. This process can cause the nail to weaken and eventually corrode over time.
A nail will rust faster in wet soil than water, but if the soil is not wet , the nail will rust faster in water. I hope this answers your question. Bye, Annette Pfohl
Water is the most common liquid that can cause a nail to rust due to the presence of oxygen and moisture, which triggers the oxidation process on iron in the nail. Other liquids that are acidic or contain salts can also accelerate the rusting process.
Moisture and oxygen in the air are the main factors that contribute to rusting in nails. High humidity levels can accelerate the rusting process as it provides more moisture for the oxidation of the iron in the nail. Exposing the nail to salty or acidic environments can also speed up rust formation.
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Distilled water will rust a nail faster as distilled water contains higher levels of OXYGEN which is what causes OXIDATION or commonly referred to as rust...