CONDUCTIVITY OF ELECTEOLYTES
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Method. — The capacity of the electrolytic cell is first determined, which is done by introducing a solution of known specific conductivity (for example, a ^ normal solu- tion of potassium chloride). After starting the coil the movable contact is moved along the graduated resistance a b (fig. 46) until the telephone becomes silent, or at least
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