The discussion clarifies that the processes of discharging and electrolysis in sodium chloride (NaCl) aqueous solutions are fundamentally the same, both involving the conversion of ions to neutral atoms through electron transfer. The term "discharging" refers to the gaining or losing of electrons by cations and anions based on their discharging potential. Participants emphasized that while "electrolysis" is a well-understood term, "discharging" serves to elaborate on the electron transfer concept within the same chemical context.
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I was asking about the process of discharging (converting them to neutral atoms) the cation and anion in accordance with their discharging potential.Borek said:Discharging of what? And how?
Sorry for a delayed reply... I got that doubt cleared from my teachers. They said both the terms are same. The word Discharging in the content was just meant to elaborate the concept of gaining or losing electrons.Borek said:I have never heard about "discharging potential", but technically these are related. However, we more or less know what we are talking about when we say "electrolysis", but "discharging" doesn't mean much to me.What are conditions required for the process, how is it technically done?