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How can batteries reach equilibrium if the reactions are irreversible?
My book says that the batteries we have considered so far (Daniell cells) have a low life span because they reach equilibrium too quickly.
In the next paragraph, it states they are also made by ...
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Does a Na2SO3 solution oxidize to Na2SO4 in an oxygen rich atmosphere?
Let's assume I have a pure solution of water and $\ce{NaOH}$. When this solution comes in contact with an atmoshpere containing inert gases and $\ce{SO2}$, then $\ce{NaHSO3}$ and $\ce{Na2SO3}$ will be ...