Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
In which of the following conditions will Iron rust fastest?
AIn distilled water
BIn dry air
CIn saline (salt) water
DIn boiled water
✓ Correct Answer: C — In saline (salt) water
Saltwater acts as an electrolyte, speeding up the electrochemical process of rusting.
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