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Metals that corrode in salt water easily include iron and tin.
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How does salt water effect steel?
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.
Will the medal get rustier with salt water or Regular water?
Although metals might not get 'rustier' placing a metal in salt water will increase the speed that metals will rust. This is because salt water contains minerals ions (i.e. Na+, Cl-) that increase the reactivity of the metal rusting. Metals rust by losing electrons to a contact fluid, i.e. air or water. Because of the ions in salt water there is a greater potential difference between the electon charge in the metal and the solution. This creates a simple kind of battery where the electrons will travel from the metal to the solution.
Why do things rust in salt water?
The salt (the ion chloride) in the ocean causes corrosion which rusts metals or any other substances.
What is the best time to gargle with salt water?
Water.
Is salt water a better conductor of electricity than aluminum foil and brass?
YES Metals are better conductors !
What grade of stainless steel is best for use in salt water?
316, A rugged, highly corrosion resistant, low magnetic stainless used in chemical plants worldwide. Best grade for salt water and marine applications.
Does salt water clean metals?
It is not true; salt is corrosive.
What type of water rusts metals faster salt water or fresh water?
it is salt water because there is more oxagan in salt water then fresh water
Is a zebco 404 fresh water or a salt water reel?
It is a freshwater reel. Only the Zebco 808 is considered a salt-water resistant reel.
What are marine electronics best used for?
Marine electronics are best used for items that would be ruined if used in or near salt water. Marine electronics are almost always waterproof, as well as water resistant.
What is good conductors of electricity?
Most metals, and especially gold. AND SALT WATER
How does salt water effect steel?
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.
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 metal corrodes the slowest in salt water?
The noble metals such as gold, silver, or platinum (etc.) do not readily corrode in salt water
What metals are most affected by salt water?
Iron is very sensitive.
Why are covalent bonds formed in water?
they are non metals and are in most cases salt they can conduct electricity onces dissolved in water other wise known as salt
Salt water is best described as what?
Glaubers salt
