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"Rust" is a specific form of corrosion - where iron joins with oxygen. Therefore, the only thing that "rusts" in water is metal containing large amounts of iron, either "iron" or "steel." A lot of things will corrode, dissolve or otherwise deform if you put them in water.
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Which water rusts an iron nail the fastest?
Salt water.
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.
Why does tap water rust faster than salt water?
It doesnt. salt water usually rusts metals faster because of the mixture of salt, water and oxygen that rusts the metal, but tap water has less oxygen and no salt.
What are the effects of salt water vs chlorinated water when rusting iron?
it rusts
How does rust get on your jewelry?
Sweat. Sweat and water. When they get on your jewlery, it rusts.
Is iron rusts chemical or physical?
Chemical reaction from water
Why does the iron rusts when magnesium is put in the water with the iron?
anvit
What substances rusts iron?
Rusting is possible in the presence of oxygen and water.
What are the bad properties of iron?
All I can think of is that it rusts when exposed to water
What liquid rusts magnets the fastest water Sprite salt water or white vinegar?
ejecule
Does an iron nail rust faster in salt or tap water?
It rusts faster in salt water.
What rusts things fastest water lemon juice or vinegar?
Vinegar being an acid rusts fast lemon juice is also acidic but very weakly.
