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the iorn will rot in humid air but in soft water ph7 it will just rust
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Why does iron rust faster in salt water than in tap water?
Salt water contains Na+ & Cl- ions which are highly reactive with iron to form FeCl2 .So iron rust faster in salt water.
When iron is dry does it rust?
Yes Iron ( Fe has the liability to rust when in contact in water, the reaction erupts the iron to rust.
Factors that promote rust?
An iron material can easily rust in the presence of air and water. For example if an iron nail is half dipped in water and the rest of the nail is open in the presence of air then the nail can easily rust.
What conditions will make iron and steel rust?
Rusting occur in iron when it reacts with oxygen and water...the less salts in the water the faster the rusting occurs...and the more percentage of oxygen the faster it rusts.
When putting iron nails into sugar salt or tap water which water would rust the nail quicker?
It will rust faster in a salt water base and it will also rust faster in a tap water base not a sugary or a pop type, they have a slower fashion of rusting.
Which liquids rust faster?
Liquids do not rust, iron does, rust is Hydrated Iron (III) oxide, so the only substance which can rust iron is water
What water makes iron rust faster?
Salt water.
What liquid causes an iron nail to rust faster water or coke?
coke will make it rust faster
Why does iron rust faster in salt water than in tap water?
Salt water contains Na+ & Cl- ions which are highly reactive with iron to form FeCl2 .So iron rust faster in salt water.
When iron is dry does it rust?
Yes Iron ( Fe has the liability to rust when in contact in water, the reaction erupts the iron to rust.
Does an iron nail rust faster in salt or tap water?
It rusts faster in salt water.
What added factors can cause iron to rust faster?
water
Factors that promote rust?
An iron material can easily rust in the presence of air and water. For example if an iron nail is half dipped in water and the rest of the nail is open in the presence of air then the nail can easily rust.
Why do coins rust faster in salt water than fresh water?
Modern coins cannot rust, as they are not made of iron.
Will iron rust faster in salt water or fresh water?
Iron will rust more quickly in salt water than fresh freshwater. The salt in the water accelerates the corrosion process.
Does iron rust when not in water?
Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen. They rust faster in salty water or acid rain
How does saltwater make nails rust?
Any water makes iron rust. Rust is iron oxide. It happens when water allows the oxygen to dissolve in it and get to the surface of the metal. Salt water has dissolve salts in it which makes it work faster.
