Part 3/7:
- Equipment: Small containers (for mixing), a power supply, rubber gloves, measuring utensils, sterilized stirring implements, distilled water, and safety gear like masks.
Most items are sourced from online vendors such as eBay, emphasizing the small-scale, experimental nature of this project.
Preparing the Electrolyte Solution
The process begins with precise measurements and careful dissolution:
- Creating the Base Solution:
Two containers labeled A and B are designated for initial mixing.
In Container B, Paul dissolves 4 g of silver nitrate into water, producing a dark brown precipitate that must be stirred thoroughly until it dissolves to form a clearer solution.
Simultaneously, 8 g of pyoidine are added slowly to aid in silver ion stabilization.