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Is the breaking down of electron in a metal due to chemical reaction which passes quicker through the salt to get to the metal
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Does tap water or salt water cause metals to rust faster and why?
Most likely salt water. The salt accelerates the rate of corrosion, plus it has the oxygen needed for the metal to rust. Tap water has the oxygen too but with the salt also, it would cause the metal to rust more rapidly.
Does saltwater cause rusting?
Corrosion is really a redox reaction - involving the transfer of electrons. Salt water is better at carrying charge than fresh water, so it 'helps' to speed up the reaction, as the charge can be transferred by the mobile (sodium and chloride) ions more readily.
What is the difference between salt water and regular water?
SALTWATER# Relating to, consisting of, or containing salt water: # Inhabiting or occurring in seawater or salt water: # Done or used in salt water REGULAR WATERsimply the water you are drinking...Salt water contains salt. - Axxo
How does fresh water become salt water?
Water is already water so when water goes with water it becomes water then you add salt and water and it becomes salt water so you take your salt water and take your water in the water and mix the water in the water with the salt water it becomes the water in the water with salt water
What type of water is English Channel fresh or salt water?
Salt
What is the effect to water pipes when exposed to salt water?
Salt water cause corrosion on most metal pipes.
What is the significance of the potentials found in corrosion?
Water, salt, and simple o2
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.
Why will salt water rust faster?
The salt contains ions, which increases the rate of corrosion or oxidation of steel.
What will neutralize salt water corrosion of aluminum?
removal of the sodium & chlorine atoms
How do you stop corrosion on a pool ladder from salt water?
If ladder is metal, you'll have to go back to no salt pool. :(
Does aluminum rust in salt water?
Saltwater like fresh water and any kind of water cause corrosion. Saltwater is usually considered more aggressive then fresh water (water with low salt content) and will cause corrosion also on materials usually considered as corrosion resistant like Stainless Steel. The aggressiveness of salt water is a function of the quantity of salt, NaCl. For example seawater contains approx 30 g/l of salt and will cause corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion, on Stainless Steel like SS 304 or SS 316. A salt spray is used to test the corrosion resistance of metal products because it is an aggressive cause of corrosion. Oil rigs use corrosion resistant plating (mainly electroless nickel plating) to limit corrosion.
How does resist a epoxy coated tank from salt water reaction?
Epoxy is a near perfect water barrier. This applies to salt water as well. As the epoxy coated tank and the salt water does not contact, the corrosion does not occur.
What liquids help corrosion?
acidic liquids help the best and so does salt water
What can destroy steel?
corrosion, rust, salt water, bird droppings, human tears
What two things is needed to make iron rust?
Answer 1: Salt and water especially if they are both present.Answer 2: Wrong. Water yes, but also oxygen, salt speeds up the reaction:Oxygen present in water and salt causes corrosion. Salt is hygroscopic in nature and it attracts the water. Water is required for corrosion and salt speeds up the process.
Why do things rust in salt water?
The salt (the ion chloride) in the ocean causes corrosion which rusts metals or any other substances.
