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If i remember rightly, rust is just a metal oxide. So on a coin it would be copper reacting with the air, albeit slowly, forming copper oxide.
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What acids can make a rusty penny a shiny penny?
vinegar, cilit bang, coke,
How do you clean a rusty penny?
White vinegar does a fine job.
What causes oxidation on a penny?
Exposure to oxygen in the air, quite simply. US cents have been made of copper-plated zinc since 1982, and before that most of them were bronze containing 95% copper. In either case the copper combined with O2 to cause discoloration.
What causes rusty nails?
Rusty baseboard nails are caused by moisture. The moisture can be caused by heavy rain and humidity or structural damage.
Could your car be leaking rusty water because you are using the heater?
Check where this rusty water is coming from. There are many possible causes.
What causes rusty baseboard nails?
Rusty baseboard nails are caused by moisture. The moisture can be caused by heavy rain and humidity or structural damage.
Is a rusty penny an example of a chemical reaction true or false?
Yes. The rust on the penny indicates that a reaction between the penny and its environment has occurred. Since a new material was formed from this reaction (the rust) the reaction must be a chemical reaction.
What breed of dog is Rusty the Narcoleptic Dog?
Rusty is a dog of Yorkshire breed that suffers from narcolepsy. This is a disorder that causes him to have daytime sleep attacks. While he is playing, he automatically falls asleep.
Is rusty material an example of corrosive substance?
No, a corrosive substance is one that causes corrosion, not corrosion itself.
What are side effect of drinking water boiled in rusty pan?
In rusty pan, impurities like rust and other chemicals get contaminated easily into drinking water.This,in turn causes harmful diseases.
What does affect does saltwater have on a penny?
Sticks them together and causes them to get covered in green
Can you name a toy or object that brings good luck?
Sure,a rusty horseshoe and a rabbit foot.Both will make you luckier and smarter. A heads-up penny. A HUGE case of money
