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Laney left a nail in water for two weeks, and the nail became rusted from sitting in the water. What kind of change occurred? A decomposition change B chemical change С physical change D change of state
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Laney left a nail in water for two weeks, and the nail became rusted from sitting in the water.

What kind of change occurred?
A
decomposition change
B
chemical change
С
physical change
D
change of state

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B) A chemical change because the nail reacts with water/oxygen to create rust (a type of oxide)
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