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Metals corrode because electrons are stolen from or donated to them by other compounds in the neighborhood ,typically other metals. Salt water conducts better than fresh.
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∙ 15y agocorrosion is the oxidation of metals and the effect of salt water is that its made of H2O and NACL with the Cl- ion a very strong oxidizing agent with only gold stronger then it (Au) the effects are dependant on the reduction ability of the metal.
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∙ 9y agoThe anion chloride (Cl-) is an agent which favors corrosion.
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∙ 6y agoBecause sea water contain the ion chloride (Cl-) the effect is corrosive.
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∙ 6y agoSalt water is corrosive for a typical steel. Stainless steel is more resistant.
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∙ 14y agoSaltwater corrodes some metals.
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∙ 6y agoThe effect is corrosive.
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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.
What type of water rusts steel faster salt water fresh water or refrigerated water?
steel rusts fastest in salt water.. wonder why??? because salt water has sodium which can react to iron in steel.
Does 20 gauge galvannealed steel rust faster in salt water or fresh water?
Salt
What effect does salt water have on glass and plastic?
salt corrodes glass
What is the corrosion of carbon steel in seawater?
Steel is corroded by the oxygen that is dissolved in water, and in the case of seawater, the process is catalysed by the salt in the water.
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.
What type of water rusts steel faster salt water fresh water or refrigerated water?
steel rusts fastest in salt water.. wonder why??? because salt water has sodium which can react to iron in steel.
Do a steel nail rust faster in tap water or salt water?
salt water
Does homeostasis effect salt concentration?
homeostasis does have salt effect, when you sweat you lose water and salt
Does 20 gauge galvannealed steel rust faster in salt water or fresh water?
Salt
What can salt water effect?
Salt water can cure a scratchy throat
What is the Effect of salt on water?
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What is the difference when you put water on steel wool and salt on steel wool?
the wool does not rust
Does heat effect when dissolving salt?
Salt dissolves better in warm water.Also if the salt is in water it will automatically dissolve if the water is hot or cold.So in that case heat does not effect the dissolving of salt.
Can salt water pools effect highlighted hair?
I diubt that the salt in the water would have any effect however the chlorine in the water might if the balance of the water is not correct.
Will salt water system harm a stainless steel pool filter?
Yes, it will rust the steel
What effect does salt water have on glass and plastic?
salt corrodes glass
