The process in which atoms gain or lose electrons; sometimes used as synonymous with dissociation, the separation of molecules into charged ions in solution.
A permanent, insoluble material which contains ions that will exchange reversibly with other ions in a surrounding solution. Both cation and anion exchangers are used in […]
A reversible chemical process in which ions from an insoluble permanent solid medium (the “ion exchanger” – usually a resin) are exchanged for ions in solution […]
An atom or radical (group of atoms such as SO42-) which carries an electrical charge as the result of having lost or gained electrons. Positively- charged […]
The interrupted patterns of water usage which occur in the home or commercial businesses – opposed to the steady constant flow patterns common in industry, such […]
The process in which water conditioning equipment is connected into the water system, and a drain line provided where necessary. The term is also used to […]
Chemical substances which do not arise from the process of living growth, are composed of matter other than plant or animal matter, and don’t contain hydrocarbons […]
