a large piece of copper placed over an iron nail vs a small piece of copper.. will that increase the rate of corrosion or not?
2007-12-05 15:26:11 · 4 answers · asked by Kipper to the CUP! 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I would figure no, but honestly can't think of a reason why. because isn't it the iron that's being oxidized, losing electrons, so a bigger piece of copper wouldn't make it lose electrons faster would it?
2007-12-05 15:27:46 · update #1
Because of the electromotive series, copper will accelerate the rusting of steel. A big piece of copper will accelerate it more than a small piece.
2007-12-05 15:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the large copper would rust faster because of its larger surface area
2007-12-05 23:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by yipeepep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it not, same reason as yours...the iron nail still same...but i think the rate of corrosion is affected by surrounding condition...the present of air and water
2007-12-05 23:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by u chi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
H2O2
2007-12-05 23:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by momo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋