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I am electrolysing water using several different potential catalysts for my eight grade science fair project. The electrolysis will be running at 2 to 2.5 volts over nickel electrodes, as I do not need a long term solution. How much amperage should I put on my DC power supply? Thanks and I would appreciate simplified answer compared to what you would normally give. Yes, I do understand ohms law.

Edit: I did some calculation and if I assume the resistance of the electrolyte is lets say 5 ohms, then we can assume a current of 0.5A at 2.5 volts. Is this correct?

I am electrolysing water using several different potential catalysts for my eight grade science fair project. The electrolysis will be running at 2 to 2.5 volts over nickel electrodes, as I do not need a long term solution. How much amperage should I put on my DC power supply? Thanks and I would appreciate simplified answer compared to what you would normally give. Yes, I do understand ohms law.

I am electrolysing water using several different potential catalysts for my eight grade science fair project. The electrolysis will be running at 2 to 2.5 volts over nickel electrodes, as I do not need a long term solution. How much amperage should I put on my DC power supply? Thanks and I would appreciate simplified answer compared to what you would normally give. Yes, I do understand ohms law.

Edit: I did some calculation and if I assume the resistance of the electrolyte is lets say 5 ohms, then we can assume a current of 0.5A at 2.5 volts. Is this correct?

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Amperage for electrolysis of water?

I am electrolysing water using several different potential catalysts for my eight grade science fair project. The electrolysis will be running at 2 to 2.5 volts over nickel electrodes, as I do not need a long term solution. How much amperage should I put on my DC power supply? Thanks and I would appreciate simplified answer compared to what you would normally give. Yes, I do understand ohms law.