Which outcome weakens structural integrity when chloride ions permeate reinforced concrete foundations?

💡 Explanation

Chloride ions in concrete lead to rebar corrosion because they disrupt the passive protective oxide layer through **localized corrosion**, therefore steel oxidation occurs rather than maintaining protection because the iron ions form soluble compounds.

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