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The calomel electrodes are usually used as the salt bridge.
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What is the formula for calomel?
Chemical formula for Calomel: Hg2Cl2
Describe the construction of calomel electrode?
It consists of tube in the bottom of which is a layer of mercury ,over which is placed a paste of Hg+HgCl2.The remaining portion of cell is filled with a solution of normal or decinormal or saturated solution of KCl. a platinum wire dipping into the mercury layer is used for making electrical contact. the side tube is used for electrode is formulated as;Hg,Hg2Cl2,KCl. the electrode can be coupled with the hydrogen electrode of unknown pH.
What is the name of the process that uses electrodes to purify copper?
Electrolysis
Why mercury placed at the bottom of calomel electrode?
because calomel act as a reference electrode
How do you use calomel in a sentence?
Calomel is a colorless, white, or brown, tasteless compound most commonly used as an insecticide.
Is calomel ionic or covalent?
Calomel is mercury(I) chloride (mercurous chloride). It is ionic and contains the Hg22+ ion and the Cl- ion.
Where to purchase calomel?
black market
Where is Mercury found in earth?
Mercury is obtained from an ore called cinnabar or another called calomel. The places cinnabar and calomel can be mined in the world
Why calomel electrode dip into kcl solution after the use?
because that tip of the calomel electrode is made up of porous nature..If we keep it in environment, its get oxidised,,
What is the commercial use of thorium?
Its uses include refractory applications, lamp mantles and lighting, and welding electrodes.
What is electrode potential of calomel electrode?
246 mV
What takes place in counterstimulation?
Counterstimulation uses electrodes implanted via needles in the spinal cord or specific nerves. These electrodes stimulate the area with electric pulses in an effort to cause a phenomenon referred to as "counter-irritation".
