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what kind of chemical change do you think occurs when a nail in your backyard begins to rust after it rains
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what kind of chemical change do you think occurs when a nail in your backyard begins to rust after it rains

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This is called oxidation. It occurs when a metal (most commonly Iron) is mixed with oxygen in the presence of water/moisture, in this case, rain. Hope this helps!
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Oxidation, occurs because the nail is slowly reacting with oxygen and moisture Hope this helps!
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