Water is the most abundant nutrient in our body and plays an important transmission function in every body cell and tissue. Sixty percent of our body weight is water. The fact that you can live without food for a long period of time, even months, but live only for a few days without water is true.
The addition of zinc, a sacrificial anode, would prevent the iron metal from corroding. According to the table of Standard Reduction Potentials, the standard reduction potential of zinc is about -0.76 volts. The standard reduction potential of iron is about -0.44 volts.
Oxidized metal gears. A paste of baking soda and water can remove rust from metal. Water molecules can penetrate the tiny openings in exposed metal. A dehumidifier may be used to reduce the chances of rust formation. Rust, also known as iron oxide, happens when iron or an iron alloy is exposed to oxygen and moisture.