Question

1. An iron storage tank is placed in the ocean with no cathodic protection.
a. What is the electrolyte in this reaction?
b. As the iron tank rusts, does it act as an anode or cathode? Explain.

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

Oxidation occurs at the anode, while reduction occurs at the cathode. Because iron is being oxidizes, it is the anode.

Answer 3

and the saltwater is the electrolyte

Answer 4

correct?

Answer 5

Looks right to me :)

Answer 6

alright thanks!

Answer 7

No worries

Answer 8

that's what i'd do

Answer 9

thanks!