What will happen if we put iron nails with sodium bicarbonate in a closed flask?

PenthousePauper asked Oct 26, 2023

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PenthousePauper asked Oct 26, 2023

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Answer:

You will be able to watch the slow dissolution of the nail (probably a steel nail and not iron) and the change in colour of the solution.

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I believe not 100% sure.

ThMore answered Nov 1, 2023

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