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Why do nails rust?In: Home and Garden [Recategorize] |
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rust is an example of corrosion.it is a chemical reaction between a metal and a substances in the air,or water. Examples:silver tarnishehes,copper and brass go a green colour. corrosion causes a lot of damage, to buildings, bridges, railways,ships,and cars. as they all have a large iron content. so the rust on nails is caused by a chemical reaction with the metal and the subtance.
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