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Assuming no mass escapes , explain why the mass of a rusted nail is greater than the mass of a nail before it rusted
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Assuming no mass escapes , explain why the mass of a rusted nail is greater than the mass of a nail before it rusted

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The nail is made from iron, Fe. When iron combines with Oxygen, Fe2O3 forms. The weight of Fe2O3 is heavier than Fe.
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