Friday, February 5, 2010

What would happen if you put zinc-coated nail in vinegar?

After 1 hour, 5 hours, 24 hours, and 3 days?What would happen if you put zinc-coated nail in vinegar?
Vinegar is a weak solution (usually less than 5%) of acetic acid in water. Acetic acid will react slowly with the zinc. At the point when a small portion of the zinc covering is removed, it will begin to react with the iron and will produce pitting in the nail.What would happen if you put zinc-coated nail in vinegar?
vinegar's chemical name is ethanoic acid, it is a very weak acid, my guess nothing will happen even after 3 days

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