Electrolysis

Question: Electrolysis? My friend has a lot of excess hair on her face. She's really embarrassed about it and I don't know what to tell her. Are there medications that could really help her or would she have to get Electrolysis? How much does electrolysis normally cost? She also has really sensitive skin so I don't know if that would matter or not.

Answer: In her case a visit to the dermatologist would be very helpful most can perscribe topical lotions to inhibiate hairgrowth electolosis is highly effective but can also be pretty costly as one visit usually dosent cure it. several sessions will more than likley be needed to eliminate all hair and keep it that way as hair grows in three stages its hard to get all of it in the first visit prices vary depending on the location that you live in the facility that you go to and your needs you said she has sensitive skin in most cases this can be worked with she may want to try visiting a salon and simply having the excess hair waxed off on a regular basis and follow up with a hair inhibitor which over time will lessen the ammount of hair and the thickness of it

Question: electrolysis? does electrolysis work? i want to get rid of belly button hair and lower and upper lip hair. and hair on my fingers. i am so self concious :( if i bought a little electrolysis machine thingy, would it work?

Answer: Myths About Electrolysis Electrolysis is painful. The truth is, electrolysis usually does not cause any discomfort. Modern electrolysis methods have reduced any discomfort to a mere tingling. A topical anesthetic may be used in some cases. The electric tweezer method is permanent. The truth is, the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize only electrolysis as a permanent method of removing hair. In fact, some states prohibit those who use the electric tweezer -- which can also be purchased for consumer use --from claiming it provides permanent hair removal. Temporary methods of hair removal are better. The truth is, chemical depilatories (liquids or creams) are often used to remove leg hair. These products may work well for the legs but cannot be used on the face. Depilatories contain irritating chemicals, and they also can be time-consuming and messy. Likewise, bleaches contain harsh chemicals and do little to disguise dark hair. They may also discolor the skin. Waxing is another temporary method of hair removal and is usually done in salons. A hot wax is applied to the skin and removed once it has dried over the hair. The hair is stripped off when the wax is removed. Waxing can be painful and costly. Home waxing kits are available, but they can be difficult to use and messy. There are electrical electrolysis devices available for home use that try to copy the devices used by professionals. These devices are often unsafe for use by anyone who is not trained in electrolysis. Facts About Electrolysis Electrolysis is a time-tested method that was invented more than 100 years ago to remove irritating, in-grown eyelash hairs. Most areas of the body can be treated with electrolysis, including the eyebrows, face, thighs, abdomen, breasts, and legs. There are no permanent side effects. Sometimes, a slight reddening of the skin occurs during or immediately after treatment, but this will only last for a short time. Electrolysis is very safe and, unlike depilatories or bleaches, no harsh chemicals are used. How many treatments will I need? Since many factors influence hair growth, you will need to return for several visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. Most clients return once a week or every other week, as necessary. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed. Each treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour. http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/electro… I don't have any personal experience with it.

Question: ELECTROLYSIS :(( ????? Electrolysis of a molten salt with the formula MCl, using a current of 8.73 A for 12 min, deposits 2.55 g of metal. Identify the metal by its atomic number Z

Answer: Well, based on the formula, we can write a half reaction for the reduction of the metal. M+ + e- -> M So, for every electron that passes through the mixture, one ion is reduced to the metal. 1A is defined as 1C of charge passing a point every second. 1C of charge is the same as 6.241506 × 10^18 electrons. So, every second, 8.73*(6.241506 × 10^18) electrons pass through the molten salt and a corresponding number of atoms of metal are produced. But the process is run for 12 minutes, which is (60*12)=720 seconds. So, really, 8.73*(6.241506 × 10^18)*(720) atoms of metal are produced, which weigh 2.55g. Using Avogadro's number, we can convert that number of atoms to a number of moles. (8.73*(6.241506 × 10^18)*(720))/(6.022*10^23)=0.06515 moles. You now have a mass and a number of moles. Divide the mass by the moles to get the molar mass (the atomic mass) and locate this on the periodic table.

Question: How is electrolysis different from what is going on chemically inside a battery? help greatly appreciated!!!!!!! -annemarie How is electrolysis different from what is going on chemically inside a battery? a. You do not produce a chemical change in electrolysis. b. You cannot make pure compounds with electrolysis. c. They are the same process, just reversed. d. Electrolysis does not use electrons. e. Electrolysis only uses electrons from a cathode.

Answer: e)

Question: What is the purpose of electrolysis and electroplating? Why does the solution get decomposed after electrolysis? What does decompose mean in terms of science? I understand electroplating is an object coated with a thin layer of metal using electricity like our kettle. But without electricity, the kettle is still shiny and not rusty. So what is electroplating? Please explain everything in the simplest form.

Answer: Electrolysis is used to extract oxygen and hydrogen from water. Electroplated coatings come in handy for all sorts of reasons. To prevent corrosion is the most common. A plain steel kettle will rust. A copper one will tarnish.

Question: What type of topical painkiller is best for electrolysis? I am using the lidocaine/prilocaine cream and it is not doing its job that well. I still feel a lot of pain and discomfort during electrolysis (bikini area). I heard EMLA cream is good, but that seems to also be lidocaine/prilocaine based. Does anyone have any experience with electrolysis and what have you found to be the best painkiller for this particular procedure? Thanks in advance.

Answer: Lidocaine also comes in a gel form that could be an option. I would recommend calling the place where you get the electrolysis done to see what else they suggest as far as trying to numben the areas being treated.

Question: How much do you think electrolysis would cost for hair around the nipples? I have several dark hairs around my nipples. They frequently become ingrown, and need to be plucked very often because my hair grows really fast. I'm thinking about electrolysis. How much do you think that would cost? How long would it take? Do you have to have more than one treatment? How does it work? Is it worth it?

Answer: Probably around 10 visits to completely get rid of the hair, and that would probably be between $500-1,000 depending on how much they charge. It's 100% worth it, I did electrolysis for a year and everywhere that I used it the hair is totally gone. FYI, it hurts!!! Make sure you get a topical numbing cream Any more Q's feel free to email me I know A LOT about electrolysis

Question: In electrolysis of water what is the best combination? What is the best combination of node and electrolyte in the electrolysis of water? Or at least a very good one. I've found that iron nodes with salt is not very good in the long run as it creates iron oxide, and iron hydroxide. So, what type of node with what type of electrolyte? Most materials are not an issue, as its not for a school project or the sort. So, I've decided to use Stainless Steel plates, what would be the best electrolyte?

Answer: I used Copper, salt and warm water . It gave me best results. No products other than Hydrogen and Oxygen were formed.

Question: What are the advantages of using electrolysis to extract metals? What is so good about using electrolysis to extract metals?

Answer: electrolysis of a solution of the metal gives you a very pure metal(upto 99.5% pure) Though the process is costlier, pure metal is required for many processes.

Question: What would be the product of electrolysis of a chromium cathode? Hello. I need to know the reaction product of the electrolysis of metallic chromium. Would it be enough to oxidize it to a +6 oxidation state and become chromic acid, or just chromic oxide or perhaps chromium hydroxide? Thank you.

Answer: There is one sovereign rule to remember: Oxidation occurs at the anode. Therefore, reduction occurs at the cathode. If chromium metal is the cathode, then the result is the production and buildup of more chromium at the cathode. Do not be distracted by anything else. Once you memorize that oxidation occurs at the anode, you will know what pole is (+) and which is (-). You will know in which direction electrons flow over the external circuit, and which direction ions flow in the solution.

Question: Is there a good resource for electrolysis of organic compounds? If anyone knows of any good textbook, or practical workbook for organic chemistry electrolysis, that would be great. Everything I've looked at so far is very theoretical and based solely on inorganic chemistry. Failing that, is there a good website out there with that sort of information on it?

Answer: I suspect you mean electrophoresis of sols/colloids.Look up in a physical chemistry textbook above Ordinary level.These molecules are not ionically bonded so you wont find anything about them in 'Electrolysis'.Good hunting!

Question: Can anyone tell me does transdermal electrolysis really work to permanently kill hair folicles? Has anyone ever tried transdermal electrolysis and does it even work to permanently kill fair folicles or is it just a waste of money?

Answer: No. Nothing is ever permanent, ever laser, you'll have to go back for 2-3 more treatments. The beauty industry is a billion dollar business it's all a waste of money, I've bought 2 of those in the 70's and they're still sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

Question: Estimate of electrolysis products? What causes one to be more attracted to the cathode\anode than the other? In electrolysis of copper sulfate solution, there will be: H+ OH- Cu2+ SO4 2- Why does copper gain electrons over hydrogen? What makes copper being the higher preferential discharge over hydrogen? Can someone give me an intuition on this? Same for why OH- ions are oxidized over sulfate ions at the anode.

Answer: you have to look at what are called half-cell potentials. the reference half-cell is: The standard hydrogen half cell 2H+(aq) + 2e- → H2(g) defined at 0 volts - everything is referenced to it. looking at Cu2+ + 2e− → Cu has a standard potential of 0.34 V - so it will more likely occur. It is the electrochemical equivalent of "reactivity" more positive V the more likely An extreme reaction is: Li+(aq) + e- -> Li(s) -3.04V this REALLY does not want to take place - but the opposite reaction does.

Question: When ions are formed during the process of electrolysis? If we take the solution of salt(nacl) and water(h2o) as an electrolyte to work out the process of electrolysis, then tell me that when ions will form ? When the salt is put in water or when the electric current is applied? When?

Answer: The ions present in the electrolyte are Na+ Cl- H+ and OH- At the cathode (negative electrode): sodium ions and hydrogen ions are attracted. Since sodium is more reactive than hydrogen, hydrogen bubbles off in preference to sodium. (Sodium likes to exist as ions more since it is more reactive than hydrogen.) 2H+ + 2e- ---> H2 (reduction) At the anode (positive electrode): OH- and Cl- are attracted. Chlorine bubbles off in preference to oxygen. 2Cl- - 2e- --> Cl2 (oxidation)

Question: What is the possible products formed during the electrolysis of aqueous silver sulfate? And predict the products formed during the electrolysis of aqueous potassium bromide?

Answer: aqueous silver sulfate Ag+1 & 1 e- --> gets reduced--> Ag metal (E = + 0.80 volts) 2H2O --> gets oxidized --> O2 gas & 4H+ (E = - 1.23 volts) your products are Ag metal, O2 gas & H+ ions ======================================… of aqueous potassium bromide 2H2O & 2 e- --> gets reduced --> H2 & 2OH- (E = - 0.83 volts) 2 Br- --> gets oxidized --> Br2 ( E = - 1.065 volts) your products are H2 gas, OH- ions, & Br2 the element

Question: How long does electrolysis last and are there any restrictions to getting it? I have very sensitive skin and I tend to cut myself everytime I shave my underarms despite being incredibly careful and always using fresh razors. I tried depiliatory cream but that gave me a rash. I can shave without irritating my skin but it's not a nice close, smooth shave and I don't like the natural look at all. Can I get electrolysis in my underarm region? Or are there any restrictions to where you can get it done? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't want to commit to something until I have as much info as I can get on the subject. Also, will this be permanent or would laser hair removal be a better option? The best option for me so far has been shaving, and that's just not working out so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: Some states restrict this to 18 or over. If you are sensitive to creams, I would not recommend it. Consult a dermatoligist!

Question: What is the energy output when obtaining hydrogen from water using electrolysis? Let's say one uses 100 kilowatt generating capacity to produce hydrogen from water using electrolysis, and runs the process for one hour. If he then turns around and uses the hydrogen to generate electricity, how much can he generate? Can he then produce 25 kilowatts for one hour? 50 kw? In other words, is the return from electrolysis 25%? Is it 50%? I am interested in the storage capacity from hydrogen produced with renewable energy. Thanks.

Answer: Depends how you get your energy from hydrogen. Lets say you burn it to generate heat to make steam to drive a turbine. That's a lot of steps. Lots of places for inefficiency. Probably 25% is a reasonable figure. Might be 60% with a fuel cell?

Question: How much is electrolysis and/or laser treatment? I'd like to get it done on my eyebrows as I hate having to wax them every three weeks (yes, three weeks!) the cost is adding up and I hate having hairy eyebrows for a week before I get it done. Any additional information on electrolysis or laser treatment would be helpful :)

Answer: It can be very costly because you need SEVERAL treatments, not just one. Usually you need 6-8, starting from about £50 which is about $95 i think if you're in the US. ILP is MORE effective than laser, about 45% more effective What is does is target the pigmented hair and rips it out from the root. It only works well on people with dark hair as the lasers search for the pigment. Therefore, if your hair is light then it is difficult for the laser to detect it. It feels as tho your hairs are being picked out quickly one by one. But is worth it because the amount of hair you have left is DRAMATICALLY reduced. You might have heard that it is permanent. This is NOT true. You will need top up sessions about every 6months Sorry this was so long lol, but hope it helps. Good luck :-)

Question: What should I expect to see when electrolysis is done on tap water? A salesman tried to sell us some kind of water purification stuff and did what seem to be electrolysis on our tape water. Something brownish surfaced after he did that. Is that what is expected from an electrolysis on water? Actually, the salesman did that electrolysis thingie (or so it seems) to demonstrate that our water is dirty and have to be purified.

Answer: U should get oxygen at the anode end and hydrogen gas at the cathode. That is under standard condition as conveyed by IUPAC. Not sure about the brown thang. Logically, anyone who can explain electrochemistry,....wont end up as a salesman!

Question: What is the total time and cost for male facial electrolysis? A general online consensus says between 100-400 hours. If you multiply that by $65, that's $6500! I was just wondering if any males have actually undergone facial hair removal via electrolysis. How much did it end up costing you and how long did it take? Electrologists who have worked on males feel free to answer.

Answer: dont do it.. it is extremely painful... i was a model for a friend of mine when she was doing her electrolysis test and she did my eyebrows and upper lip and i was in tears.. it was awful.. and before you call me a sissy i have gone through multiple tattoos including one on my foot and i would say that the electrolysis was a little more painful if you still are looking into this after my story then i would go to an actual salon and ask them... for some people it works the first or second time, some it takes a while...