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Bleach works by oxidizing the stain it's treating. "Oxidize" means it removes an electron from it, so the bleach removes an electron from the stain. Rust is also formed by oxidation, the removal of an electron from a metal. So if bleach can remove an electron from a laundry stain, it can also remove one from a metal.
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Why doesn't a paperclip rust?
If you are having the paperclip in bleach it should take about 2-3 weeks. If you have the paperclip in vinegar then it should take about 3-4 weeks. If you have a nail in bleach then it should take about 2-3 days. If you have a nail in vinegar then it sohuld take about 1-2 weeks.
What happens to nail after heating?
It either cleans the nail, or makes the nail have rust.
What is the diffrent between a magnetised steel nail and an unmagnetised steel nail?
what is the diffrence between a magnetised nail and a unmagnetised nail
Does saltwater make metal rust faster than unsalted water?
Salt water does make nails rust faster than non-salted water, because when salt is added to water, it will rust the top layer of the nail, and then make the nail basically shed its top layer. Then the salt will rust that layer, and this process continues until the whole nail is rusted. Normal water can only really rust the top layer, and can't get to the rest of the nail.
What liquid will cause a penny a nail paper cilp to rust?
any liquid that had hydrogen, oxygen and is moist (of course it will be moist) to rust it need all the materials above can make pennies rust remember rusting only applies to iron items. to preserve pennies you can store them in oil
What happens to a steel nail in Ginger Ale?
The steel nail will rust.
Does bleach rust steel wool?
what is the effect of bleach on hardend blade steel?
What cause bleach to rust a nail?
Bleach is oxidizing. Nail (iron) is tending to be oxidized. Humidity completes the process
How long will it take to rust a nail in bleach?
about 14 days
What is the best solution to rust a nail?
it would have to be salt water or vinegar or both to rust a steel nail
How does iron rust and which types of nails rust faster in oxygen?
a nail that is made from steel
Which liquid bleach or vinegar will make a nail rust faster?
i think vinegar will make a nail rust faster because vinegar will makes the mental with iron in them.
Would a nail rust in coke or bleach the most?
i think a nail would rust in coke the most because t is carbonated but i also think it would rust faster in bleach because it has stronger chemicals than coke and water you should know that it rust there but it takes longer. bye monei152
Will stainless steel rust in a pool?
Stainless Steel and PoolsEventually, yes, stainless steel will rust if left in a pool. *Yes - bleach will cause stainless steel to rust and chlorine is found in pools. Ergo, pool water will cause rust on stainless steel items.
Does bleach rust a nail faster than salt water?
Bleach rusts faster i know this because I did a science experiment on this and bleach was first to begin first
Is a rusty nail metallic?
Yes - the steel under the rust is a metal (steel is iron with a trace of the non-metal, carbon), while the rust is iron oxide.
Why does saltwater make a nail rust?
It's not just saltwater that makes a nail rust, even water makes a nail rust. Rust is simply oxidation, it happens when oxygen comes into contact with something and creates a chemical reaction and creates "oxides". Iron + oxygen = Iron oxide (red rust on steel)
