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electrolysis of water
« on: March 12, 2005, 12:45:07 AM »
What is the minimum potential difference for this to happen? If it is reliant on other conditions besides potential difference, what are they? Thanks.
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Re:electrolysis of water
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2005, 03:23:14 AM »
Do an experiment. :)
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Re:electrolysis of water
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2005, 06:18:34 AM »
water has a high dielectric constant, so forget about electrolysing water. electrolyse dilute sulphuric acid instead. essentially, water is broken down in the process as well.
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