Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Frances on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 1:57pm.

Can you have one half-reaction take place, without the other half-reaction taking place immediately?
The other half-reaction takes place when
the cell potential is raised.
I half witness this in some electrochemical cells.
Sincere Thanks.

Chemistry - bobpursley, Monday, November 15, 2010 at 2:19pm
It wont occur very long, as charge builds up, and will stop the reaction.

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