What is the term for a substance that speeds up rusting of iron?
A
Paint
B
Oil
C
Electrolyte (like salt water)
D
Dry air
Correct Answer: Option C — Electrolyte (like salt water)
Explanation:
Electrolytes such as salt water accelerate the rusting of iron by increasing the conductivity of the surrounding medium, facilitating the electrochemical oxidation-reduction reactions involved in corrosion formation.