Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry is the science of the reactions that can take place at the interface of an electronic conductor (the electrode, which can be a metal or a semiconductor including graphite) and an ionic conductor (the electrolyte).

Related Topics:
Conductor - Electrode - Metal - Semiconductor - Graphite - Electrolyte

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If a chemical reaction is caused by an external voltage, or if a voltage is caused by a chemical reaction, as in a Battery (electricity), it is an electrochemical reaction. In general, electrochemistry deals with situations where an oxidation and a reduction reaction is separated in space. The direct charge transfer from one molecule to another is not the topic of electrochemistry.

Related Topics:
Chemical reaction - Voltage - Battery (electricity) - Oxidation - Reduction - Charge transfer

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