How can I 'electrolysize' water so I don't get and oxide on my annode?

Subject: How can I 'electrolysize' water so I don't get and oxide on my annode?

Date: Wed Apr 22 21:56:45 1998
Posted by Shawn Constance
Grade level: 10-12
School: Dickson County High School
City: Dickson State/Province: TN
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 893300205.Ch

Message:



When performing electrolysis of water using Sodium Bicarbonate as my electrolyte, I always gather a weird oxide on my annode.  I assume this is the oxygen bonding to the annode but I can't be sure.  Oh, I'm not using distilled water either.

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