The discussion revolves around the chemical reaction involving copper, sodium chloride (NaCl), and water (H2O). Participants explore whether a reaction occurs under various conditions, including the presence or absence of air, and the effects of applying an electric potential.
Participants express differing views on whether a reaction occurs, particularly in relation to the presence of air and the application of an electric potential. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of the chemical processes involved.
Participants have not reached consensus on the conditions under which a reaction may or may not occur, and there are uncertainties regarding the nature of the gas produced during the experimental setup.
Borek said:Why do you think there will be a reaction?
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Dr_Morbius said:Nothing will happen.
Borek said:If the solution is not in contact with air, nothing will happen. If the solution is in contact with air, it will be not a reaction between copper, water and sodium chloride.
epsaliba said:I actually tried this today, except I also applied approximately a 6V potential to it. I got oxidation of the copper wire I was using and a gas. I am not sure what the gas was. At first I thought it was H2 gas from the water being electrolyzed (which I was trying to do), but there was not enough gas coming out of the positive end for that to be it I do not think. I checked the pH and insofar as litmus paper is accurate, it had remained a neutral solution.