English for chemists

Section III
Ex. 1. Make up short dialogues according to the example.
^Example: — I don’t quite catch the difference between these theories.
— Look here, it’s very simple. The main point is the difference in the behaviour of ions.
— Oh, now I see. Thanks a lot.
Ex. 2. Respond to the following statements:
1. A great deal of work has been done on the problem of interactions in cicctrolytc solutions. 2. Theories of solutions are in some respects similar to theories of gases. 3. The problem of clcctrolysis has interested chcmists for almost two ccnturics.
Ex. 3. Give detailed answers to the questions.
1. What do the properties of cicctrolytc solutions depend on? 2. Whos contribution to the development of the theory of electrolyte solutions was
of considerable importance? 3. What fundamental ideas have been developed at the department of the theory of solutions of the University of St. Petersburg?

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Ex. 4. Discuss the following topics:

1. 
   The Behaviour of Electrolyte Solutions.
   

2. 
   The Development of Ideas conccming Electrolyte Solutions.
   
3. 
   Generally Acccptcd Principles Conccming Electrolyte Solutions.