The net current flowing at the equilibrium potential is zero. Yet this is a dynamic situation with equal opposing cathodic and anodic current components whose absolute value is io. Suggest an experimental route for estimating the value of io.

The net current flowing at the equilibrium potential is zero. Yet this is a dynamic situation with equal opposing cathodic and anodic current components whose absolute value is io. Suggest an experimental route for estimating the value of io.

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The net current flowing at the equilibrium
potential is zero. Yet this is a dynamic
situation with equal opposing cathodic and
anodic current components whose absolute
value is io.
Suggest an experimental route for
estimating the value of io.

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