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How does salt water make metals rust?

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oxegen in the air meets wih chemicals in the rock or metal and causes oxidation (the wearing down of rocks or rusting of metals

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How does salt water make metal rust?
oxygen in the air meets with chemicals in the rock or metal that causes oxidation[the wearing down of rocks or rusting of metal]
Will salt and water make metal rust?
Yes
Why does water make metal rust?
Iron corrodes to form an iron oxide. This oxide is commonly called rust. The reaction involves a transfer of electrons from iron to oxygen. Water is commonly slightly acidic due to the carbon dioxide...
What makes salt water rust metal nails?
The corrosion of iron indicates a chemical change in the metal. Rust (hydrous oxide) is an example of this change that results when iron is exposed to water or damp air. A thin film of oxide forms on...
Why do metal rust in salt water?
Rust is essentially oxidation, or a chemical interaction involving oxygen. When oxidation occurs in some elements, a thin film is formed as a result--such as the green layer that copper acquires....