Activity Number 81

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Ion Transport in an Electric Field

Interactive model, with minimal support

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	Overview and Learning Objectives In this example, there are three types of particles: one with positive charge, one with negative charge, and the third with no charge. An electric field is applied in horizontal direction pointing eastward. Periodic boundary conditions are applied in order to allow continuous flowing of the particles. The heat bath is also activated to prevent the charged particles from getting infinitely accelerated by the electric field. With this model, you can investigate, for example, the effect of temperature on the electric conductivity of an aqueous solution. return to top



	Central Concepts Key Concept: The model does exhibit continuous flow of charged particles, at a cost of simple dynamic motion. This model is being revised. Additional Related Concepts Physics/Chemistry Electromagnetic force Electron Ion return to top



	Extensions and Connections A model for research was adapted from this model by WISE and is available at http://wise.berkeley.edu. Sign in (Register, then go to Project Library, TELS, Electricity. return to top



	Activity Credits Created by CC Project: Molecular Workbench using Molecular Workbench return to top



	Requirements Java 1.5+ - Java 1.5+ is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X 10.4 and greater. If you are using Mac OS X 10.3, you can download MW Version 1.3 and explore within it instead. return to top

These materials are based upon work supported by the
National Science Foundation under grant number DUE-0402553

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Ion Transport in an Electric Field

Overview and Learning Objectives

Central Concepts

Additional Related Concepts

Extensions and Connections

Activity Credits

Requirements