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when a nail rusts it is because the nails are made of iron
the rusts forms when the iron nail comes in contact with rain and oxygen at the same time which forms rust over time more water comes in contact with the nail and more rust is formed
the word equation for this change:
Iron+Water+Oxygen-->iron oxide(rust)+Hydrogen
The chemical equation for this change
2Fe+H2O+O-->Fe2O3+H
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When an iron nail rusts what does its mass do?
The iron is reacting with other substances in the surrounding enviornment. This typically changes the iron atoms into molecules of iron oxide. Because the rust contains more atoms, the iron and now oxygen atoms, the mass of the nail increases.
What is a physical change Milk becomes sour an iron nail rusts?
A physical change refers to a change in appearance or state that does not alter the chemical composition of the substance. When milk sours, it undergoes a physical change because its appearance and taste change, but the molecules remain the same. Similarly, when an iron nail rusts, it is a physical change because the iron's appearance changes as it forms rust, but the chemical composition of the iron is not altered.
When an iron nail rusts what is one product?
One product of rusting of an iron nail is iron(III) oxide, also known as rust.
When a nail rust iron from the nail combines with oxygen from the air to form what?
They combine to form rust. You might be able to guess from what's combining that "rust" is apparently an iron oxide.
Does an iron nail rust faster in salt or tap water?
An iron nail will rust faster in saltwater than in tap water. This is because saltwater is conductive and accelerates the rusting process by promoting the flow of electrons between the iron nail and oxygen in the water.
What is the plural of rust?
The plural of rust is rusts. As in "a nail left in the open rusts easily".
What is a chemical reaction occurs?
a nail rusts
Why iron nail rusts remains attached to the nail?
because its a chemical reaction
What rusts faster penny nail or paperclip?
a penny
Is iron nail biodegradable?
No. Iron rusts but it is not biodegradable.
Which water rusts an iron nail the fastest?
Salt water.
Does a nail become lighter when it rusts?
No, a nail does not become lighter when it rusts. Rust is actually iron oxide that forms on the surface of the nail, which can increase the overall weight of the nail due to the addition of oxygen atoms from the rusting process.
When a nail rusts does it get bigger or smaller?
As the rust expands the nail will get slightly bigger then reach a point when starts to disintergrate.
When an iron nail rusts what does its mass do?
The iron is reacting with other substances in the surrounding enviornment. This typically changes the iron atoms into molecules of iron oxide. Because the rust contains more atoms, the iron and now oxygen atoms, the mass of the nail increases.
Is a nail still a nail after it rusts?
yes, it's just that the metal becomes a new compound. It wouldn't be metal anymore.
Where should you put a nail so it rusts quickly?
Outside on wet soil
What chemical reaction takes place when an iron nail rusts?
Rusting is an oxydation reaction.
