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Can the element mercury rust?

Mercury cannot rust because rust is a term specifically used for the oxidation of iron, resulting in iron oxide, commonly known as rust. Mercury is a liquid metal and does not undergo the same oxidation processes as iron. While mercury can react with certain substances, it does not form rust in the traditional sense.


Does bleach get rust off of pennies and nails?

Yes and it also makes it shinier because of all the chemicals inside of bleach and the same way bleach can whiten your clothes it can also clean the rust off of your nails and rusty of pennies.


What is the difference between rust on metal and rust on plants?

Rust on metal is an oxide of that metal. Most commonly it refers to iron oxide.Rust on a plant is a disease caused by a pathogenic fungus.In English the same word is used for these two very different things, possibly because the fungus on a leaf looks something like rust on iron. Many other languages use completely unrelated words for the two things.


How do you do the experiment 'Which metal rust fastest copper bronze or steel?

To conduct this experiment, expose equal amounts of copper, bronze, and steel to the same level of moisture and air for a specific period. Monitor and record any signs of rust formation on each metal over time. The metal that shows the earliest and most significant rust formation would be considered as rusting the fastest.


Do all iron objects rust at the same rate?

Nope,believe it or not they actually make iron beams/steel for bridges that is made to form a protective coating of rust to prevent the iron/steel from corroding/oxidizing away over time.then they have a primer paint that is made to etch into the rust coating bonding to it.this is all i know.so it depends on if you mean pure iron/steel or alloys.or the treatment of the iron when it is made

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Can Pepsi remove rust?

I had the same uestion it does not remove rust however it does not cause any rust I know this because in my science experiment (the pepsi did not receive any rust). I hope that this answers your question


How do you turn priorities into initiatives?

There are many different priorities that people have, but if you can find people whose priorities are the same as or similar to your own, then you may be able to recruit them into an organization which is devoted to those priorities, and which will then be able to launch an initiative for the advancement of those priorities.


Will a thinner object rust faster than a thicker object?

It'll rust away faster, but (assuming they're made from the same alloy) won't start to rust faster.


Will a lead pipe rust?

Lead won't rust in the same way as iron, a white oxide layer will appear overtime, but it won't break away as much as rust on iron.


What will rust first in water a steel wool pad or a steel wool pad cut into eights?

They will both rust at the same time.


How does paint help prevent rust?

because it coats the object with a layer of paint, some paints have the same ingredients as cola and it prevents rust


Can the element mercury rust?

Mercury cannot rust because rust is a term specifically used for the oxidation of iron, resulting in iron oxide, commonly known as rust. Mercury is a liquid metal and does not undergo the same oxidation processes as iron. While mercury can react with certain substances, it does not form rust in the traditional sense.


Do all customers find the same things important?

No, each customer has different needs, desires, and priorities.


What is the reason for unused raiway lines rusting?

Think about the brake disks on your car. If you get them wet, they rust. (wash your car and they will rust within the hour) The same is true with railroad tracks. The friction from the wheels grinds away any rust.


What are the symptoms of rust poisoning?

The symptoms of rust poisoning are the same as the symptoms of Tetanus. Those symptoms include fever, hand and foot spasms and excessive drooling. Other symptoms of rust poisoning are excessive sweating and trouble swallowing.


Why do pipes rust?

Plastic pipe does not rust, brass does not rust, copper does not rust. Stainless steel does not rust, lead pipe does not rust.