Which consequence results when iron ships experience excessive electrolytic corrosion in saltwater?

💡 Explanation

Electrolytic corrosion causes the iron hull to degrade via galvanic action, where one metal corrodes preferentially when connected to another because electrons flow. This REDUCTION in hull thickness causes structural WEAKNESS and RUPTURE, therefore the likelihood of a hull breach increases, rather than enhanced performance.

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