pH of reduction sites (1 Viewer)

kittyful

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Water is reduced at cathodic sties on steel immersed in sea water. How will the pH change around the cathodic site ?
 

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More alkaline as the reduction of water gives hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions. Pretty sure that's what happens because you see bubbles
 

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