Debye–Hückel theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:appliesTo dilute electrolyte solutions
gptkbp:basisFor electrostatic interactions
gptkbp:cause gptkb:Debye–Hückel_limiting_law
Debye length
gptkbp:describes ionic solutions
gptkbp:explains activity coefficients of ions
ionic strength effects
gptkbp:field electrochemistry
physical chemistry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Debye–Hückel theory
gptkbp:influenced modern electrolyte theory
gptkbp:limitation assumes point charges
neglects ion size
valid for low ionic strength
gptkbp:predicts decrease in activity coefficients with increasing ionic strength
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Erich_Hückel
gptkb:Peter_Debye
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Poisson–Boltzmann_equation
mean ionic activity coefficient
gptkbp:yearProposed 1923
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erich_Hückel
gptkb:Peter_Debye
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5