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electrochemical potential

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electrochemical potential [i‚lek·trō′kem·ə·kəl pə′ten·chəl]
(physical chemistry)
The difference in potential that exists when two dissimilar electrodes are connected through an external conducting circuit and the two electrodes are placed in a conducting solution so that electrochemical reactions occur.


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The movement of the negatively charged electron causes a separation of positive and negative charges in the reaction center, creating an electrochemical potential that can power reactions in other cell parts.
The PowerAid(TM) by US Modular runs on lithium-ion technology to keep the unit lightweight but still provides the highest level of electrochemical potential and energy content.
 
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