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No because for electrolysis to take place, an electrolyte or ions like table salt ( NaCl ) is needed. But in distilled water there are no ions or electrolytes. Hence electrolysis cannot take place in distilled water.

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Why electrolysis does not take place in distilled water?

Electrolysis requires ions in water to conduct electricity. Distilled water lacks ions, so it has very low conductivity and does not support electrolysis. Adding a small amount of electrolyte (such as salt) to distilled water increases its conductivity, enabling electrolysis to occur.


When you use electrolysis there is a brown sludge that formseven in distilled water and using stainless steele does anyone know what that is?

silver; gold; platinum


Can you use deionized water in tattooing instead of distilled?

Yes. Essentialy deionized and distilled water are the same because distilled water is just water that has all ions taken out and therefore wont carry and electrical charge.


I want distilled water for drinking and all i can get is demineralised water but it has a label that says not to be taken..Can you drink demineralised water?

no.


During water electrolysis does the water have to be warm?

No, water does not have to be warm for electrolysis to occur. However, increasing the temperature can help improve the efficiency of the process by reducing the energy required for the reaction to take place.


How does the use of distilled water in place of the saline solution would be expected to upset the patients homeostasis?

because distilled water does not have any dissolved salts in it


Can distilled water be electrolysed?

Yes, distilled water can be electrolysed. Water always contains a few hydrated hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions from self ionization. There can also be some chloride ions because hydrogen chloride can distil over with water. However, the concentration of ions is extremely low so electrolysis is very slow.


Are there any difference between distilled water used for batteries and distilled water used for terbine washing?

No, distilled water is distilled water.


Why is distilled water not used as electrolyte?

Distilled water is not used as an electrolyte because it does not contain enough ions to facilitate the flow of electricity in an electrolytic cell. Without ions present in the water, the conductivity necessary for electrolysis to occur is greatly reduced. Addition of electrolytes like salts can help improve the conductivity of water in electrolytic cells.


Why is distilled water a base?

Distilled water is not a base.


How water can be toxic?

Water can be toxic if the person poisons the water in the first place or you are not drinking distilled water and you get lead into your body and die.


What is a sentence for distilled?

You should not drink distilled water as it lacks minerals which are beneficial for us.Make a solution of the salt in distilled water.