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So at school in science this term we are trying to do what you are trying to do. We are still in the middle of observing the iron nails but what i am using is:

  • Vaseline
  • nail polish -yeah, i know right!!!
  • Sacraficial metal (you wrap it around the iron nail)

The way that is working the best at the moment is actually the nail polish!!!!

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What changes in the colour of iron nails and coppper sulphate solution do you observe after keeping the iron nails in copper sulphate solution for about half an hour?

After keeping iron nails in a copper sulfate solution for about half an hour, you will observe that the color of the iron nails changes to a reddish-brown due to the deposition of copper on the surface of the nails. The blue color of the copper sulfate solution will fade as copper is transferred from the solution to the nails.


How do you separate iron nails and salt?

One way to separate iron nails and salt is by using a magnet. Since iron is magnetic, you can move a magnet over the mixture and the iron nails will be attracted to the magnet, allowing you to separate them from the salt. Another method is to dissolve the mixture in water, as salt dissolves readily, and then use filtration to separate the solid iron nails from the dissolved salt solution.


Is an iron nail an element?

Yes & No. Iron is an Element with symbol Fe. Most Nails are an alloy of Iron and other metals and usually coated or anodized. However most nails will still have the properties of pure Iron, such as magnetism and oxidizes rapidly. Iron is an element. Nails are made using iron or iron alloys.


Nails are made of plastic?

Nails are typically made of metal, such as iron or steel, because these materials provide strength and durability for construction purposes. Plastic is not commonly used for nails as it is not as strong or reliable for holding materials together.


How does tap water rust iron nails?

Tap water contains dissolved oxygen and other minerals that can accelerate the rusting process of iron nails. When iron is exposed to water and oxygen, a chemical reaction occurs called corrosion, leading to the formation of iron oxide (rust) on the surface of the nails.

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What are iron nails?

iron nails are nails made up of iron


How can you separate aluminum and iron nails?

One way to separate aluminum and iron nails is by using a magnet. Since iron is magnetic and aluminum is not, you can use the magnet to attract and separate the iron nails from the aluminum. Alternatively, you can dissolve the aluminum nails in a suitable solvent, leaving behind the iron nails.


What is the effect of acidity on iron nails?

Very acidic chemicals can melt iron nails.


What does it mean to be as tough as nails?

Nails are made of iron. If you are as tough as iron then you are really tough.


What type of nails rust?

metal nails rust ANSWER: Iron nails do.


Why do you get nails?

Nails made from Iron will try to return to a simpler state such as Iron Oxide or rust


Who can iron and aluminum nails be separated?

You can use magnetism because if you do use this technique the iron will get magnified and then it will separate from the aluminum. Source: I'm a GENIUS!


What an iron nail is reactive with?

other iron nails


What combines with the iron nails or iron bars?

what mixes with it is sp3rm


Are iron nails good for trees?

My grandparents and great-grandparents, who were excellent farmers & horticulturists, routinely placed rusty nails in trees to provide an iron supplement for the health and growth for their trees. Seemed to work for them and continues to work effectively for me. As they keep my trees, which are succeptable to iron chlorosis in highly alkaline soil, green through out the growing season.


What changes in the colour of iron nails and coppper sulphate solution do you observe after keeping the iron nails in copper sulphate solution for about half an hour?

After keeping iron nails in a copper sulfate solution for about half an hour, you will observe that the color of the iron nails changes to a reddish-brown due to the deposition of copper on the surface of the nails. The blue color of the copper sulfate solution will fade as copper is transferred from the solution to the nails.


What are in iron nails?

Iron nails are mild steel. They are mainly iron with a little carbon and manganese or possibly other trace elements. They will still rust but are quite strong.