The issue of importance on Michel's mind is whether the word
electrolysis is being used correctly. He and I agree that the word
describes initiation of a chemical reaction by passage of current. Thus,
H2O can be electrolyzed. In fact, palladium can also be electrolyzed
because it is chemically changed by passing current trough it in an
electrolytic cell, something Faraday did not know. The palladium reacts
to form PdD and it dissolves in the solution. Both reactions are
consistent with chemical reactions being initiated by flowing current.
Therefore, it is correct to say that palladium is being electrolyzed.
The problem with Michel's approach is that he is unwilling to see beyond
the conventional and limited understanding of electrolysis while
maintaining that only he is correct in how the word is used.
Ed
Terry Blanton wrote:
On 3/18/07, Michel Jullian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
In the same book he also illustrated what I was saying yesterday BTW,
the fact that a good scientist always doubts :))
Yes, but this whole issue has arisen because you French are so bloody
anal about language. I have a contract administrator who is French
and she is excellent in what she does. She speaks perfect english and
will enter into heated arguments about some fine aspect of her second
language.
Indeed, she is usually correct in her argument; but, in the process,
she alienates herself from her coworkers. She comes off as smug and
aristrocratic. Sometimes it's better to let us wallow in our ignorant
bliss.
Terry
