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Electrochemistry — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryElectrochemistry2 Marks
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What is called overpotential?
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Answer

Some electrochemical processes are possible but their speed is so low that they do not happen easily at low potential. In this situation, additional potential has to be applied to make the process happen, it is called overpotential.

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