An equation for the rate of an electrochemical reaction; it describes the current density at an electrode in terms of the overpotential. The Butler-Volmer equation is given by: j = ja – jc = je[exp(1 – a)Fη/RT- exp(- aF/RT)] where ja and jc are the individual cathode and anode currents especttively, and je is the
A chemical reaction that shows a periodic colour change between magenta and blue with a period of about one minute. It occurs with a mixture of sulphuric acid, potassium bromate(V), cerium sulphate, and propanedioic acid. The colour change is caused by alternating oxidation-reductions in which cerium changes its oxidation state (Ce3+ gives a magenta solution
Steroid hormones related to the male sex hormone testosterone. They promote the development of masculine characteristics and increase muscle growth. Anabolic steroids have been used medically for various conditions but are also used illegally by sportsmen and women and by bodybuilders. They have a number of deleterious side effects and are a controlled drug in