MODULE 13 Flashcards
Widely used by inorganic, physical, biological chemists
voltammetry
Current that develops in an electrochemical cell is measured under conditions of complete concentration polarization.
voltammetry
Measurements are made at currents that approach zero and where polarization is absent.
potentiometric
Measures are taken to minimize or compensate for the effects of concentration polarization.
coulometry
ALL OF THE ANALYTE IS CONVERTED TO
ANOTHER STATE
coulometry
study of current-potential relations in an electrolysis cell where the current is determined solely by the rate of diffusion of an electroactive
species.
voltammetry
capable of exhibiting electrical activity.
Electroactive species
Added to the solution to suppress the migration of electroactive species towards the electrodes by electrostatic attraction.
INERT BACKGROUND
how easily the electron cloud is distorted.
polarizable
ELECTROACTIVE CURRENT GOES TO
ZERO
LIMITING CURRENTS
Forms the basis of quantitative analysis.
LIMITING CURRENTS
Most widely used electrode
DROPPING MERCURY ELECTRTODE (DME)
Technique involving DME
POLAROGRAPHY
Plot of current flowing in the cell as a function of the applied potential.
POLAROGRAM (POLAROGRAPHIC WAVE)
Flows in the cell caused by the reduction of trace
impurities.
RESIDUAL CURRENT