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What Do You Observe When : an Iron Nail is Kept in Tap Water for Few Days - Chemistry

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What do you observe when :

an iron nail is kept in tap water for few days

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We observe reddish brown coating on the nail called rust (entirely new substance) is chemical change.

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Chapter 2: Physical and Chemical Changes - Exercise

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 2 Physical and Chemical Changes
Exercise | Q 8.5

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