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a) Why is air considered as a mixture rather than a compound ? (b) State one similarity between rusting and combustion of iron.

(a) Why is air considered as a mixture rather than a compound ?
(b) State one similarity between rusting and combustion of iron.
(c) Explain why iron nails rust faster in sodium chloride solution than in tap water.

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john
. a) Can be separated using physical means
b) Both processes uses oxygen in the reaction
c) Sodium chloride is a substance that accelerate rusting while tap water contains moisture and oxygen conditions
necessary for rusting to occur
john3 answered the question on November 9, 2017 at 11:39

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