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Corrosion is really a redox reaction - involving the transfer of electrons.
Salt water is better at carrying charge than fresh water, so it 'helps' to speed up the reaction, as the charge can be transferred by the mobile (sodium and chloride) ions more readily.
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∙ 9y agoYes, salt does affect rust. In fact, applying saltwater on top of a metal will help to speed up the actual scientific process of rusting.
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∙ 14y agoAny type of water will rust metal but salt water is worse because depending on the properties of your metal it might also corrode.
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∙ 10y agoIt is not mandatory but halogens ions amplify the corrosion.
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∙ 6y agoCorrosion is accelerated in salt water; culpable is the ion chloride.
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∙ 13y agoI affect the speed of rust.
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Which liquid will cause a nail to rust faster?
Water. Water combined with sea salt will increase the speed of the nail rusting.
Is non rusting metal a physical change?
If by non rusting you mean it is in the same state it was made in then it wouldn't be part of any change. But if something is rusting it would be a chemical change because the metal is changing composition and it is not the same metal it was in the first place.
What is the difference between saltwater and rainwater?
Rain water is fresh water and does not have salt. Saltwater is not fresh and does have salt.
Is rusting iron a physical change in science?
no rusting iron is not a physical change it is a chemical change
Is saltwater a insulator?
yes
Why does iron corrode faster in saltwater?
Saltwater is a very powerful catalyst for the process of rusting.
Is rusting an irreversible cause?
Rusting is an irreversible process.
Can wire rust under saltwater?
Yes salt water speeds up the rusting process.
How can a penny rust the faster?
saltwater, regular water, and vinegar can all speedup the rusting of a penny
Which liquid will cause a nail to rust faster?
Water. Water combined with sea salt will increase the speed of the nail rusting.
How are rusting and transmutation related?
be cause
Does rusting cause a problem?
Yes, rusting is a very important problem for all iron structures.
Does iron rust the quickest in freshwater or saltwater?
Iron rusts better in salt water. The salt helps speed up the process of rusting.
Why do metals rust more in saltwater?
Yes, saltwater is corrosive for Iron and will cause Iron to rust.
How effective are steel castings at preventing rusting?
Steel castings can prevent rusting depending on what the kind of steel. Carbon steel may cause rusting at a higher rate than stainless steel.
What chemical property is shown when rust forms on a nail?
When rust forms on a nail the dark brown colour is the characteristics of rusting.
Will rinsing off Bakugan under water once cause rusting or problems with the magnet?
no
