THERMODYNAMIC FUNCTIONS OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTIONS

Abstract

The ionic solution basis lies in the Debye-Hlickel theory<11

of electrolyte solution. This theory is exact in the limit of small concentrations. Many theoretical research have been made to explain the difficulties of the Debye-Hlickel theory and extend it to more general models or higher concentrations. The modern statistical theory of dilute electrolytes goes back to

the work

of Kirkwood

and

• • (2) Po1r1er,

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Mayer,

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Haga, Po1r1er, Meeron, Falkenhagen;

and Kelbg

and,

last but not least, to the work of McMillan-Maye :ll The McMillan Mayer theory provides a clear framework for developing approximate calculations of the thermodynamic properties of solutions, and electrolyte solutions in particular.