Unbelievable Nail Rusting Experiment Results
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Nail rusting experiment results. Corrosion is an oxidation-reduction redox reaction in which a free metal is oxidized or corroded by some oxidizing agent. Experiment 142 To prevent rusting. In the case of iron rusting the new compound is called iron oxide also known as rust.
This video is a science experiment in which we want to know in which condition does the nail rust the fastestthis video is made by Kay Vanessa Raymond Nael. This matches with my hypothesis. Protecting the nail from corrosion.
In the experiment below the nail does not rust when air containing. This nail is the anode. Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen.
The result proved that water is an important substance in the process of rusting and that the finishes help keep the nails from rusting. One in tap water one in fridge filtered water and one in zero water. We are 6th graders doing a science fair project on rusting nails.
Corrosion of Iron Experiment. The agar near the nail connected to the positive end of the battery should turn pink due to the oxidation of the nail. Put an iron nail with a layer of oil to exclude air and label the tube E.
Both water and oxygen are needed for rusting to occur. We used water pickle juice in one container and in the other we used vinegar water. Rusting should be faster in Hong Kong where the humidity is high.