How Can Catalysts Enhance the Recombination of Oppositely Charged Ions?

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Catalysts can potentially enhance the recombination of oppositely charged ions by applying external forces, such as electromagnetic fields, to concentrate charged particles and accelerate their attraction. The discussion highlights that while Coulomb's law governs the natural recombination of cations and anions, external methods could increase the efficiency of this process. The use of specific gases has been noted to facilitate the recombination of electrons and positive ions in particle detectors. References to scientific literature suggest that further exploration into these methods could yield effective techniques for enhancing ion recombination. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for innovative approaches in this area of study.
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Is there any way to cataclyze the recombination of oppositely charged ions? I'm wondering if an effective method exists.
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You need to define the context. When opposite charged ions near each other, they usually combine.
 
I know that cations and anions usually, by Coulomb's law, recombine. However, I was wondering if a force could applied to ensure and hasten this attraction. I was thinking about it in the context of ionizing radiation and free radicals.
 
CloudChamber said:
I know that cations and anions usually, by Coulomb's law, recombine. However, I was wondering if a force could applied to ensure and hasten this attraction. I was thinking about it in the context of ionizing radiation and free radicals.

I don't know, but there could be some clever way to use an EM field to increase the speed of recombination by concentrating the charged particles.
 
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