Chapter 2
Electrolytics
Abstract
The basic electrolytic processes are described in this chapter. Concepts such as ionization and molecular bonds are explained as well as the mechanisms of electrical conductance and semiconductor properties. An overview of electrokinetic effects is also given.
Keywords
Electrokinetics; Electrolysis; Ionization; Molecular bonds2.1. Ionic and Electronic DC Conduction
An electrolyte is a substance with ionic DC conductivity. Intracellular and extracellular liquids contain ions free to migrate. In pure electrolytes, the charge carriers are ions, and there is no separate flow of electrons—they are all bound to their respective atoms. Therefore, tissue DC currents are ionic currents, in contrast to the electronic current ...
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