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All metals will corrode faster in salt water than in tap water. Corrosion involves the movement of ions and electrons. Having extra ions in the water (salty water has sodium and chlorine ions) speeds this up.
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Will a nickel rust faster in salt water or regular water?
i believe the nickel wil rust more faster in salt water do to the variety of minerals. Also it doesn't rust that fast do to corrision
Does iron rust faster in vinegar saltwater or freshwater?
Zinc will corrode in vinegar faster than salt water
What happen when zinc and copper in salt water?
they will corrode
What is the effect does water have on steel?
Think this through. What is the difference between sea water and freshwater? Salt. What does salt do? Rust or create buildups on metal. What types of metal? Several types including iron and steel.
How long will it take for a penny to corrode salt water?
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Why do coins corrode more in tap water than in saltwater?
salt water
Does saltwater corrode quicker than tap water?
Yes
Do copper pennies rust in soda or vinegar faster?
Pennies don't rust; they're copper. They corrode. The phosphoric acid, carbonation and salt in soda will corrode a penny faster than the other liquids.
What metals are best resistant in salt water?
Metals that corrode in salt water easily include iron and tin.
Why does salt water evaporate faster than tap or sugar water in the microwave?
because the salt sucks in the water faster. because the salt sucks in the water faster. because the salt sucks in the water faster.
What freeze faster salt or water?
Water will freeze faster than salt water.
Will a quarter decompose faster in salt water or fresh water?
salt water, as the salt water eats away at the coin faster.
