When NaCl dissolves in water, it dissociates into its constituent ions; of which are attracted to the polar moments of the water molecule. We know this because the solution conducts electrical currents. If a strong anode and a strong cathode were placed into the solution, would the ions (although partly attracted to the water itself) trend to move to the respectve anode, cathode?
Would the Na+ move to area of the solution with anegative charge, and the Cl- move to the opposite end of the solution? If this can be done, could one evaporate the water and be left with Na metal, and Cl2 gas?
or is the thought process by this totally wack. any help would be appreciated.
2007-12-03
04:25:32
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