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Alternative pH sensing methods?

I am looking for alternative methods to measure the pH of water (swimming pools, tap water, rivers,...) with (ideally) the following properties: Durable: no maintenance or calibration required for 5-...
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Is there a difference in electrolsys rate limiting effects between electrodes of different area if one reverses the electrical polarity?

If one has two concentric stainless steel tubes with the small one being 1/2 the circumference and inside the other, and KOH for the electrolyte, then given the different surface areas between the ...
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What is the ideal temperature and pressure to crack water?

Using sun mirrors and solar cells for electricity. What temperature, pressure and voltage ideal for cracking water. Source: NPR Source Would it take more or less electricity to crack water under ...
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Neglected partial pressures dependence of water splitting

I am studying electrochemical water splitting and I have a huge doubt. The standard redox potential for the total reaction is 1.23 V, but this is in standard conditions, where the hydrogen and oxygen ...
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Can deuterium be separated from heavy water via electrolysis? It is an isotope of hydrogen, so I guess it should act in the same way?

I was wondering if it is possible to separate deuterium from heavy water via electrolysis. Also, is this the way deuterium gas is obtained on an industrial scale, or are there better methods?
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Electrolysis of water using different kind of electrode and electrolyte safest as possible for splitting demonstration

I am planning to electrolyze water for an experiment. However, I have limited resources and want to do it as safely as possible The resources that I have: $\pu{12 V}$ DC battery Graphite (in the ...
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