Why do old iron nails require scrubbing before the experiment?

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Edzy · Accepted Answer

Scrubbing removes existing rust from old iron nails, ensuring that the experiment accurately measures new rust formation. The other options do not pertain to the necessity of scrubbing.

Why do old iron nails require scrubbing before the experiment?

Why do old iron nails require scrubbing before the experiment?

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