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because sea water have a higher concentration than distilled water

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Why do coins corrode more in tap water than in saltwater?

salt water


Why do metal corrode more quickly near the sea?

Salt water is corrosive. And there is more moisture in the air.


What metal WONT dissolve in saltwater?

Gold wouldn't corrode, I think that's what you mean because generally speaking metals don't dissolve. Corrosion is a chemical reaction where as dissolving is, I would say, more of a physical change because electrons aren't shared or exchanged in the process.Also platinum wouldn't.


Why does a coin rust faster in saltwater than freshwater?

because of the oxide nuetrons combining with salt and the electrons more quickly dieing from salt


What type of towel bars are more resistant to corrosion?

A ceramic of plastic towel bar will never corrode, a stainless steel bar will likely not corrode either.

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Why do coins corrode more in tap water than in saltwater?

salt water


How do metals corrode?

well because there is more oxEGEN IN SALTWATER THAN FREASH WATER


Why does metals corrode more quickly near the sea?

Because some metals are reactive and corrode in sea water


Difference between saltwater and freshwater outboard engines?

saltwater will corrode the aluminum and metal from an engine more than freshwater will. Therefore engines used in saltwater need sacrificial anodes to be the vulnerable part, thus protecting the engine.


Why do metal corrode more quickly near the sea?

Salt water is corrosive. And there is more moisture in the air.


Does ice melt in saltwater with more or less salt?

It will melt more quickly with more salt.


Why do metals corrode quickly near the sea?

Salt water is corrosive. And there is more moisture in the air.


If steel and copper were in contact in an electrolyte which would corrode?

Steel will corrode as the iron in it is more reactive than copper.


Predict what would happen if a saltwater plant were placed in a freshwater aquarium?

If a saltwater plant were placed in freshwater aquarium then the plant cells would burst. This is because the salt water would make the plant cell allow more water to come in.


Disadvantages of alcohol as a fuel?

It may corrode parts of engine, you may have to fill in more often as alcohol runs out quickly.


Why would freshwater fish die in saltwater?

Saltwater is a lot more dense and would crush the freshwater fish internally.


Why metals corrode quickly near the sea?

There's more water vapor and other gases which cause corrosion.In water, they just go faster. -Neo