Chem1 Virtual Textbook - Electrolytic cells and electrolysis

Dr. Lower's tutorial on electrolytic cells is consistent with the very high quality of all of his work. Excellent discussion.

HyperPhysics - Electrolysis of Water

Chem1 Virtual Textbook - Electrolysis in aqueous solutions

Brief overview of special considerations when electrolysis of salts is occuring in water.

Purdue University - The Electrolysis of Molten NaCl

Good, basic tutorial. Excellent illustrations.

Purdue University - The Electrolysis of Aqueous NaCl

Well-illustrated and well-written presentation.

Purdue University - Faraday's Law of Electrolysis

The amount of a substance consumed or produced at one of the electrodes in an electrolytic cell is directly proportional to the amount of electricity that passes through the cell.

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