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Because oxygen atoms are being combined with the metal.

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What type of nails rust?

metal nails rust ANSWER: Iron nails do.


Why does water rust nails?

iT RUST NAILS BECAUSE tACOS rOCK


Why would nails rust in alkaline?

Nails would rust in Alkaline because Alkaline has a strong Acid which rusts nails.


Facts about nails that rust?

iron (steel) for example if its not galvanized


Does citric acid rust nails?

Citric acid does rust nails because it dissolves it from steel.


Do nails rust in the cold?

I dont think nails rust in the cold but if and type of precipitation gets to it then yes it will rust.


Will nails rust in water?

Nails do not rust in water. Nails only rust in water if oxygen is present. This is because the iron in nails react with oxygen and water to form a compound called hydrated iron(III) oxide.


Do nails rust?

Some do :)


Does mouthwash rust nails?

yes


Why nails do not rust in Kerosene?

no oxygen


Do they make rust resistant nails?

Galvanized dont rust. They are coated with zinc to keep the oxygen reacting with the iron in most steel.


Of the two nails a common or box what nail is heavier and used on commercial job sites?

Common nails are heavier than box nails, and would be used on commercial jobsites.