0.76 V : of polarization, i.e., activation polarization and of a slow step in the electrode reaction for of the order of 0.1 V of the above equation, as applied to hydrogen evo- of 0.1 Vis shown in Fig. 2.12. It can be noted

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ABSTRACT

Activation Polarization Activation polarization arises out of a slow step in the electrode reaction for which an activation energy in the form of an increment in potential is required for the reaction to proceed. This will be best exemplified by the hydrogen evolution reaction.