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Do solvated electrons short circuit the electrolysis of liquid ammonia
If attempting the electrolysis of liquid ammonia using NaNH2 as an electrolyte. It is understood that Na+ will form solvated electrons. I understand that these solvated electrons can dramatically ...
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Where do the electrons in lead–acid battery come from? [closed]
$$
\begin{align}
\ce{PbO2 + H2SO4 &-> PbSO4 + H2O + O} &\quad &\text{(anode)}\\
\ce{Pb + H2SO4 &-> PbSO4 + H2} &\quad &\text{(cathode)}
\end{align}
$$
The cathode’s $\ce{...
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Reduce chlorine gas
I have a simple electrolysis setup which uses aqueous sodium chloride as electrolyte. The problem is that, the setup makes tons of chlorine gas along with hydrogen (I only want hydrogen). I didn't ...
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