Affect of acid and temperature on metal

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Project Question: Does temperature affect the rusting rate of different metals (steel + iron) in presence of acid?
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Affect of acid and temperature on metal

Post by Elaisd »

Why does temperature make steel and iron rust faster :?: :?
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Re: Affect of acid and temperature on metal

Post by kgudger »

Hello and welcome to the forums!

You will want to investigate the rate of reactions versus temperature. Here's one simple explanation: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_temp ... f_reaction.
You can use a search engine to find out more. Have fun!

Keith
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