question about rusting of Fe

2011-12-07 5:35 am

How does the presence of electrolyte such as NaCl affect the rate of rusting of iron?

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2011-12-07 6:37 am

✔ 最佳答案

The presence of the salts/electrolyte increases the electrical conductivity for rusting to take place. Hence rate of rusting of iron will increase.

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2011-12-10 3:01 am

Salts/electrolytes increase the electrical conductivity by offering mobile ions

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