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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 would the mass of a rusted nail would be greater than the mass of the nail before?
When iron rusts, it combines with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust). You now have the original mass of iron PLUS the mass of the combined oxygen.
Is a Chemical change of pizza Paper and An iron nail or of Physical change?
iron nail
What forms of iron would rust the fastest thin iron plate iron nail solid iron cube fine iron filings?
Fine iron filings
Is iron nail ionic or covalent bond?
Metallic bonding is exhibited in an iron nail.
Is an iron nail heavier than a wooden stool?
The wooden stool is heavier than the iron nail
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.
Why would the mass of a rusted nail would be greater than the mass of the nail before?
When iron rusts, it combines with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust). You now have the original mass of iron PLUS the mass of the combined oxygen.
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.
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
Would an iron nail attract to a magnet?
yes
Is a Chemical change of pizza Paper and An iron nail or of Physical change?
iron nail
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
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
Why would a nail be attracted to a magnet?
if a nail has any iron in it, it will be attacted to a magnet. Most nails are made of steel, a substance created from iron.
Why is an iron nail not a mineral?
Minerals are pure elements. While iron by itself is an element, an iron nail would be made up of iron and various additives, thus making it not a pure mineral.
