Experiment-3 Final

Name: Mc Zandro C.
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Laboratory Report
Experiment 3. Metals and Some Aspects of Corrosion
Objective: Compare the corrosion rates of different metals and corrosion effects of
different electrolytes.
Data:
Sample Electrolyte Results Explanation

Saltwater, an
Immediately after electrolytic
1 hour of solution, has
Iron nail Bleach solution immersion in a higher
bleach, the concentration
corrosion occurs. of dissolved
ions
compared to
freshwater,
which allows
electrons to
move with
greater ease.
The water turned Saltwater, an
brown after electrolytic
several days of solution, has
Iron Nail Salt solution immersion, but a higher
the corrosion in concentration
this setting is not of dissolved
as rapid as the ions
bleach solution. compared to
freshwater,
which allows
electrons to
move with
greater ease.
Similar to how iron Corrosion of
Copper Nail Bleach solution nail rust happens copper is a
after a one-hour real alteration
immersionin in the
bleach solution. material's
surface that
weakens it. It
can be
brought on by
pollution and
moisture
exposure.
The corrosion in One of the
this setup is not as metals that is
quick as the bleach least resistant
solution, as it takes to salt-related
Copper Nail Salt solution longer with the iron corrosion is
nail salt solution to copper.
cause corrosion Copper pipes
after an hour of will deteriorate
immersion. over time and
After many days, become
the water turns bluish-green
brown. from
exposure.
Although cast
iron and
galvanized
steel are more
resistant to
saltwater
corrosion,
exposure over
time can still
lead to
damage.
*Attach daily log and pictures of significant changes of the set up.
Conclusion:
Iron nail in bleach solution & copper wire in salt solution
Day 1-3 Day 4-7
Day 8-11 Day 12-15

Copper wire in bleach solution & Iron nail in salt solution
Day 1-2 Day 3-4
Day 5-8 Day 9-12
Day 13-15
Daily Log
Metal sample: iron nail
Electrolyte: Bleach solution and salt solution
DATE OBSERVATIONS OF OBSERVATIONS OF
IRON NAIL IN BLEACH IRON NAIL IN SALT
SOLUTION SOLUTION
October 11, 2023 A brown rust is seen on There are no discernible

To the iron nail. modifications in an iron
October 12, 2023 nail.
October 13, 2023 The iron nail still has The surface of the nail
To brown rust on it. develops a slight
October 14, 2023 yellowish tint.
October 15, 2023 The iron nail's brown Small areas of the yellow
To rust remained. rust have formed,
October 16, 2023 becoming increasingly
noticeable.
October 17, 2023 The color of rust on the A film of yellow rust is
To iron nail remained gradually covering the
October 18, 2023 brown. nails' surface.
October 19, 2023 The iron nail's brown Significant portions of

To rust didn't appear to the nail's surface are
October 20, 2023 have changed much. covered in yellow rust.
October 21, 2023 The dark-colored rust on The majority of the nail is
To the iron nail was still currently shrouded in a
October 22, 2023 there. thick layer of yellow rust.
October 23, 2023 On this day, the iron Yellow rust development
To nail's rust was still is still prevalent and
October 24, 2023 visible as brown. rapid.
October 25, 2023 Brown rust was still Even though the nail is
visible on the iron nail. severely rusted, it is still
covered with yellow rust.
Daily Log
Metal sample: Copper nail
Electrolyte: Bleach solution and salt solution
DATE OBSERVATIONS OF OBSERVATIONS OF
COPPER NAIL IN COPPER NAIL IN SALT
BLEACH SOLUTION SOLUTION
October 11, 2023 On the copper wire, a The copper wire still has
To very slight development its original color and
October 12, 2023 of lack of rust may be texture, but the water
seen. has begun to take on a
faint tint of blue.
October 13, 2023 The copper wire's black The copper wire
To corrosion is getting a maintains its appearance
October 14, 2023 little worse. and textures, while the
intensity of the water's
blue color grows.
October 15, 2023 The black rust on the The water displays a
To copper wire deepens and more distinct
October 16, 2023 undergoes minor appearance while the
variations. circumstances of the
copper wire stay
unchanged.
October 17, 2023 The black rust on the The copper wire stays in
To copper wire is still its original condition,
October 18, 2023 steadily forming. and the water stays a
constant shade of blue.
October 19, 2023 The copper wire's black The water blue tint and
To rust indicates continued copper wire condition
October 20, 2023 growth with minor are still clearly visible.
modifications.
October 21, 2023 The copper wire's black The copper wire still has
To rust darkens and slightly the same textures and
October 22, 2023 changes. look, and the water's hue
is still blue.
October 23, 2023 The black corrosion on Both the copper wire and
To the copper wire is slowly the water's blue tint are
October 24, 2023 changing. unaltered.
October 25, 2023 The copper wire's black The copper wire is still
corrosion had changed visible, just as it was at
noticeably by the fifty- first, and the water is still
first day. blue.

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Name: Mc Zandro C.

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Sample Electrolyte Results Explanation

Day 1-3 Day 4-7

Day 8-11 Day 12-15

Day 1-2 Day 3-4

Day 5-8 Day 9-12

October 11, 2023 A brown rust is seen on There are no discernible

October 19, 2023 The iron nail's brown Significant portions of

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