1. (a) Describe the following in a typical cyclic voltammogram: (i) Draw the potential waveform and the response obtained. (ii) The diagnostic criteria for a fully reversible electrode reaction (iii) How to determine the number of electrons transferred. (iv) The influence of increasing scan rate on the response. (v) How to determine Eo of the electroactive species. (vi) Explain the purpose of the supporting electrolyte.

1. (a) Describe the following in a typical cyclic voltammogram: (i) Draw the potential waveform and the response obtained. (ii) The diagnostic criteria for a fully reversible electrode reaction (iii) How to determine the number of electrons transferred. (iv) The influence of increasing scan rate on the response. (v) How to determine Eo of the electroactive species. (vi) Explain the purpose of the supporting electrolyte.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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