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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.
14 years ago

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bobpursley
It wont occur very long, as charge builds up, and will stop the reaction.
14 years ago

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