Does an iron nail follow the law of conservation of mass?

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Irvin

Chemistry

9 June, 17:30

Does an iron nail follow the law of conservation of mass?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass is neither created nor destoyed in an ordinary chemical reaction. When an iron nail rusts, it seems to get heavier in mass ... B. No, since rusting is a chemical change it does not follow the Law of Conservation of Mass.