Question

STATE TRUE OR FALSE..

• METAL CORRODES DUE TO SALT


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Answer 1

Explanation:

Salt water does not make a metal rust, but it accelerates the rusting process because electrons move more easily in salt water than they do in pure water.

Answer 2

Answer:

★Qᴜᴇꜱᴛɪᴏɴ :Metal Corrodes Due to Salt

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Explanation :

Yes, it accelerates it . Water is the enabler of fast oxidation of iron so freshwater will also cause rust. However, salt water is a very good conductor (lots of dissociated ions) and so there are a number of electrolysis reactions that tremendously accelerate corrosion in salt water.