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what happens if u accidentally use regular water to dissolve something u want to electrodeposit later instead of using DI water? will it change how it normally works? i think i mixed up the jars .
chemisttree said:Not much unless the regular water you used was grossly contaminated with some other metal. Think about all the stuff you added to the DI water to get it to conduct electricity and the stuff you mean to deposit. A little chlorine and hardness aren't going to make much of a difference at all.
DI water, or deionized water, is water that has had all of its ions removed, resulting in a very pure form of water. Regular water, on the other hand, contains various minerals and ions that give it its taste and other properties.
DI water is used in scientific experiments and processes because of its purity. It does not contain any impurities that could affect the results of the experiment or interfere with the chemical reactions being studied.
DI water is safe to drink, but it is not recommended for regular consumption. Since it does not contain any minerals or ions, it does not provide any health benefits that regular water does. In fact, drinking large amounts of DI water can actually be harmful as it can leach essential minerals from your body.
DI water can be used for cleaning and other household purposes, but it may not be as effective as regular water. The minerals and ions in regular water can help break down and remove dirt and grime, whereas DI water may have a harder time doing so due to its lack of ions.
DI water is produced through a process called deionization or demineralization. This process involves passing regular water through special filters that remove all of the ions and minerals, resulting in highly pure water. Some other methods of producing DI water include distillation and reverse osmosis.