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Rusting of `Fe` is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water.

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In saline water, the presence of `Na^(+) and Cl^(-)` ions increases the conductance of the solution in contact with the metal surface. This accelerates the formation of `Fe^(2+)` ion and hence that of rust, `Fe_(2)O_(3).xH_(2)O`
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