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'''Solvated electron''' are free electrons which have been dissolved in a solution. Solvated electrons are easily identified by their deep blue colors, which turn almost coppery at higher concentrations. It is technically possible to produce them in all solvents that allow outer sphere electron transfer, but they are generally only produced in significant amounts in nitrogenous solvents, most commonly liquid [[ammonia]]. Sciencemadness user woelen has found an easy method of producing solvated electrons using [[ethylenediamine]] and [[lithium]] metal.
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'''Solvated electrons''' are free [[electron]]s which have been dissolved in a solution. Solvated electrons are easily identified by their deep blue colors, which turn almost coppery at higher concentrations. It is technically possible to produce them in all solvents that allow outer sphere electron transfer, but they are generally only produced in significant amounts in anhydrous nitrogenous solvents, most commonly liquid [[ammonia]]. Sciencemadness user woelen has found an easy method of producing solvated electrons using [[ethylenediamine]] and [[lithium]] metal.
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==Properties==
 
==Properties==
Solvated electrons are highly reactive. They are able to convert oxygen into [[superoxide]] radicals. In the presence of [[nitrous oxide]], hydroxyl radicals are formed.
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Solvated electrons are highly reactive reducing agents. They are able to convert oxygen into [[superoxide]] radicals. In the presence of [[nitrous oxide]], hydroxyl radicals are formed. Some electride salts may be isolable.
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==References==
 
==References==
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvated_electron
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvated_electron
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
 
===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
[http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=32593#pid342237 woelen makes solvated electrons with lithium and ethylenediamine]
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*[http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=32593#pid342237 woelen makes solvated electrons with lithium and ethylenediamine]
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Latest revision as of 13:32, 26 November 2022

Solvated electrons are free electrons which have been dissolved in a solution. Solvated electrons are easily identified by their deep blue colors, which turn almost coppery at higher concentrations. It is technically possible to produce them in all solvents that allow outer sphere electron transfer, but they are generally only produced in significant amounts in anhydrous nitrogenous solvents, most commonly liquid ammonia. Sciencemadness user woelen has found an easy method of producing solvated electrons using ethylenediamine and lithium metal.

Properties

Solvated electrons are highly reactive reducing agents. They are able to convert oxygen into superoxide radicals. In the presence of nitrous oxide, hydroxyl radicals are formed. Some electride salts may be isolable.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads