The simplest division of electrochemical techniques is between bulk techniques, in which we measure a property of the solution in the electrochemical cell, and interfacial techniques, in which the pot...The simplest division of electrochemical techniques is between bulk techniques, in which we measure a property of the solution in the electrochemical cell, and interfacial techniques, in which the potential, current, or charge depends on the species present at the interface between an electrode and the solution in which it sits.
This chapter focuses on analytical electrochemistry, which uses measurements of potential, current, or charge to determine analyte concentration or chemical reactivity. Key concepts include the relati...This chapter focuses on analytical electrochemistry, which uses measurements of potential, current, or charge to determine analyte concentration or chemical reactivity. Key concepts include the relationship between electrode potential and analyte form, differences in surface and bulk concentrations, current's role in measuring redox rates, and the balance between controlling current and potential.
