"Uncovering the Hidden World of Water: New Discovery Contradicts Textbook Models"
Researchers have discovered that the organization of water molecules at the surface of salt-water solutions contradicts traditional textbook models, with ions and water molecules being organized in a completely different way than previously understood. This finding could lead to better atmospheric chemistry models and has implications for climate science and environmental processes. The study utilized a more sophisticated form of vibrational sum-frequency generation (VSFG) and advanced computer models to simulate the interfaces in different scenarios, revealing a new understanding of the microscopic reactions at these important interfaces.
