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Sometimes they can be made of steel but not all the time. It also depends on what company makes it too.

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What is an iron nail made up of?

Iron


Is a iron nail inorganic?

All organic compounds contain Carbon element. Iron nail contain some carbon but as a free element and such,so nail is called as made of metal and is inorganic.


What metal is a nail made of?

iron


Is an iron nail a compound or element?

An Iron nail is an Element being that we know the def. for element: is the simplest form of mater. Seeing this we know that a Iron nail is a simple form of mater along with other metals.hope this helped (:info all from 'Organisms and the Environment' text book (:


Is an iron nail an element?

Yes & No. Iron is an Element with symbol Fe. Most Nails are an alloy of Iron and other metals and usually coated or anodized. However most nails will still have the properties of pure Iron, such as magnetism and oxidizes rapidly. Iron is an element. Nails are made using iron or iron alloys.


How can you tell if a nail is iron?

To determine if a nail is made of iron, you can perform a simple magnet test. Iron is a ferromagnetic material, meaning it is attracted to magnets. If a magnet is attracted to the nail, it is likely made of iron. Additionally, you can also perform a spark test by striking the nail against a hard surface. Iron will produce a bright yellow spark, confirming its presence in the nail.


Is iron nail element or a compound?

Nails are made from iron alloys (steels).


An iron nail is more strongly attracted to the?

An iron nail is more strongly attracted to a magnet because the iron nail itself is made of ferromagnetic material, which can become magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. This causes the iron nail to be attracted to the magnet.


Is a matchstick magnetic?

No, a matchstick is not magnetic. It does not have any magnetic properties as it is typically made of wood with a flammable tip.


Is an iron nail a insulator or a conductor?

Like all metals, iron is a conductor.


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.


What do your body and iron nails have in common?

The nail is made from iron and we need iron to keep us healthy x