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In Chemistry / Junior High School | 2025-04-29

what will happen to an iron nail in vinagear water for 12 days

Asked by yanagelicame3815

Answer (2)

The iron nail will corrode, meaning it will be eaten away slowly.Acetic acid, found in vinegar, raises the acidity of the water. The oxidation process is accelerated by this acidic environment.Oxidation is a chemical process that creates rust when iron combines with oxygen and water.You will notice a considerable amount of rust developing on the nail's surface over the course of 12 days. The rust is typically reddish-brown and flaky. As the iron rusts, the nail itself may weaken or even begin to disintegrate.

Answered by KizooTheMod | 2025-04-29

Answer:When an iron nail is left in vinegar water for 12 days, it will rust because the acetic acid and water react with the iron, forming iron oxide (rust) and possibly some iron acetate, causing the nail to corrode and the solution to turn cloudy or brownish.Details:Iron nail + vinegar (acetic acid + water) → rust (Fe₂O₃) + iron acetateAfter 12 days: Nail corrodes, solution discolors

Answered by mjPcontiga | 2025-04-29