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Rust Formation Is Accelerated in the Presence of Salt Water

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Rust formation is accelerated in the presence of salt water because_____.


A) oxygen is easily transported in water
B) salt water traps the oxygen at the surface of the metal
C) salt water conducts electricity
D) chloride ions also oxidize the surface of the metal
E) salt water contains a higher amount of oxygen than normal water

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