sorincosof Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hello, Does someone ask: what’s happened when the potential difference between electrodes in a electrolytic cell is lower then that necessary for electrodes reactions? According to actual definition of electric current, as a charge movement, in this case, the electrolytic cell should comport like a capacitor. The results of the experiments are completely contrary to actual theoretical prediction for solution and molten salts, as can be seen at: http://www.elkadot.com/chemistry/Electrolysis%20of%20Molten%20Sodium%20Chloride.htm http://www.elkadot.com/magneticity/Electric%20currents%20in%20solutions%20and%20charge%20movement.htm Can someone figure out a interpretation in frame of actual physics for these experiments? Sorin Cosofret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 This has been discussed at some length on another site. http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=17926.0 The problem is not with the physics, but with the poster's interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetes Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 why is it that salt breaks ice if you use it in a snow storm to break the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaynos Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 why is it that salt breaks ice if you use it in a snow storm to break the ice. I can't answer this quickly or easily, the answer I seem to recall is a result of quantum statistical mechanics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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