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The Existence of Homogeneous Groups of Large Ions

The Existence of Homogeneous Groups of Large Ions Non-existence of groups .—Certain observers have found evidence indicating that the large ions produced by spraying water constitute several distinct groups each having a definite mobility. Using an apparatus similar to theirs, the author fails to confirm this result but finds that the ions distribute themselves continuously over a wide range with all intermediate mobilities present. In other words, he finds a continuous spectrum of mobilities and not a band spectrum. Conclusive proof of this has been obtained by a series of mobility determinations made with a Zeleney tube having a "resolving power" twenty times as large as that of the apparatus mentioned above. Age and mean mobility .—The mean mobility of the ions decreases with time after formation at a rate indicating that the rate of condensation of water vapor on any ion is constant and independent of its size. Growth of ions dependent upon the humidity of the air .—Having replaced the water sprayer by a red-hot platinum wire as a source of ionization, it was possible to control the water vapor density. Drying the air causes a decrease in the rate of growth of the ions. Growth of ions probably due to condensation of water vapor .—The experimental facts are explained by assuming that large ions grow by condensation of water vapor on a nucleus. This assumption is consistent with the views as to the nature of the large ion held by Barus, Aitken, Thompson, and others. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Physical Review American Physical Society (APS)

The Existence of Homogeneous Groups of Large Ions

Physical Review , Volume 16 (2) – Aug 1, 1920
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American Physical Society (APS)
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Copyright © 1920 The American Physical Society
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1536-6065
DOI
10.1103/PhysRev.16.85
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Abstract

Non-existence of groups .—Certain observers have found evidence indicating that the large ions produced by spraying water constitute several distinct groups each having a definite mobility. Using an apparatus similar to theirs, the author fails to confirm this result but finds that the ions distribute themselves continuously over a wide range with all intermediate mobilities present. In other words, he finds a continuous spectrum of mobilities and not a band spectrum. Conclusive proof of this has been obtained by a series of mobility determinations made with a Zeleney tube having a "resolving power" twenty times as large as that of the apparatus mentioned above. Age and mean mobility .—The mean mobility of the ions decreases with time after formation at a rate indicating that the rate of condensation of water vapor on any ion is constant and independent of its size. Growth of ions dependent upon the humidity of the air .—Having replaced the water sprayer by a red-hot platinum wire as a source of ionization, it was possible to control the water vapor density. Drying the air causes a decrease in the rate of growth of the ions. Growth of ions probably due to condensation of water vapor .—The experimental facts are explained by assuming that large ions grow by condensation of water vapor on a nucleus. This assumption is consistent with the views as to the nature of the large ion held by Barus, Aitken, Thompson, and others.

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Physical ReviewAmerican Physical Society (APS)

Published: Aug 1, 1920

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