NaSO4-(H2O)n (n = 0–4) clusters have been generated in the gas phase as model systems to simulate the first dissolution steps of sulfate salts in water; photoelectron spectroscopy and theoretical calculations indicate that the first three water molecules strongly interact with both Na+ and SO4 2-, forming a threewater solvation ring to pry apart the Na+SO4 2- contact ion pair.
Revised: August 6, 2010 |
Published: October 7, 2006
Citation
Wang X.B., H. Woo, B. Jagoda-Cwiklik, P. Jungwirth, and L.S. Wang. 2006.First Steps Towards Dissolution of NaSO4- by Water.Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP 8, no. 37:4294-4296.PNNL-SA-51278.