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Iron will rust more quickly in salt water than fresh freshwater. The salt in the water accelerates the corrosion process.
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Why do coins rust faster in salt water than fresh water?
Modern coins cannot rust, as they are not made of iron.
Which water rust a coin faster salt or fresh water?
salt will rust the coin faster thanfresh water
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
Does iron nail rust faster in salt water or fresh water?
Salt water speeds up the rate of rust. Seaside houses often have rusted fences and decorative iron work whereas the same iron work lasts much longer inland.
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
Will coins rust faster in salt water or in fresh water?
Yes they will.
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.
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
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
Does 20 gauge galvannealed steel rust faster in salt water or fresh water?
Salt
