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No - the drying agent prevents the corrosion (rusting) of iron because the agent absorbs all the moisture and none if it will react with the iron nail thus no rust is made.

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Why does not an iron nail rust in calcium chloride?

Calcium chloride is a drying agent that absorbs moisture from its surroundings, preventing the iron nail from being exposed to water, which is needed for the rusting process to occur. In the absence of water, the iron nail is unable to undergo the chemical reaction that leads to rust formation.


Which type of nail iron or copper would stick to magnet?

The iron nail would stick to a magnet. Copper is not attracted to magnets.


Why is a rusted nail chemical change not physical change?

Because the Iron in the nail is no longer just iron but oxidation plus iron, a physical change to the nail would be to cut it in-half.


What is the chemical reaction called that is happening to the metal nail?

Most likely, the iron nail is oxidizing. The iron in the nail would then be reacting with the oxygen in the air to form rust.


How can an iron nail be magnetized permanentlyShow with a diagram?

To magnetize an iron nail permanently, you would need to stroke the nail along a magnet multiple times in the same direction. This process aligns the domains in the iron, creating a magnetic field along the nail. A diagram would show the iron nail being stroked along the magnet in one consistent direction to align the domains.


Would an iron nail attract to a magnet?

yes


What is the difference between iron and iron nail?

Iron is a compound iron nail is a iron ore which means that the iron nail is a mixture of metals such as copper and zinc added to make the nail stronger.


Which object is the best conductor of electricity a wax crayon a plastic spoon a rubber eraser or an iron nail?

iron nail


What does a mineral have if it is scratches by glass but scratches an iron nail?

It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5


What does a mineral have if it is scratched by glass but scratches an iron nail?

It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5


Why would the mass of a rusted nail would be greater than the mass of the nail before?

The mass of a rusted nail can be greater than the mass of the nail before due to the formation of iron oxide (rust) on its surface. Iron oxide is heavier than iron, so the added weight contributes to the increase in mass. Additionally, the rust layer can trap moisture and other debris, further increasing the overall mass of the nail.


Why does an iron nail rust?

Iron present in the nail oxidizes in oxygen to form the iron oxides