Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter ArenaQuestion
← ScienceWhich risk increases when a deicing salt solution, containing high concentrations of ionic compounds, is applied to reinforced concrete?
A)Hydration of cement increases rapidly
B)Reinforcement corrosion rate accelerates✓
C)Concrete tensile strength improves notably
D)Alkali-silica reaction expansion decreases
💡 Explanation
Accelerated reinforcement corrosion results because chloride ions from the salt solution promote electron transfer from the iron via electrochemical corrosion, leading to weakening, therefore increased corrosion risk rather than concrete strengthening or modifications of other reactions.
🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool
Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.
Related Questions
Browse Science →- Which mechanism minimizes SO2 catalyst poisoning in refineries?
- Which outcome occurs when a submarine's very low frequency (VLF) antenna attempts underwater radio propagation?
- Which consequence manifests when laser facet AR coatings fail?
- Which consequence results when catalyst carrier particle size reduction plateaus below turnover rate influencing effective surface area?
- Which consequence results when a pressure cooker's relief valve fails during use?
- Which outcome arises because of black hole vicinity?
