Chapter 1 Redox Reactions at Metal–Solution Interfaces

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter describes mechanistically simple electrochemical reactions in relation to contemporary theoretical treatments of single electron-transfer steps. Although these have been developed primarily conjunction with homogeneous redox processes, they are equally applicable suitable modifications. Besides emphasizing the close connections between heterogeneous and this approach serves clarify various structural factors expected influence kinetics. Selected comparisons made experiment examine strengths limitations suggest possible directions for future experimental work. The discusses steps relates them electrochemical-rate parameters same manner as more widely considered pairs couples solution. role one reacting centers (electron acceptor or donor) is taken by metal surface, which provides a rigid two-dimensional environment where reaction occurs. extant models enable, at least principle, predict reactivities individual reactions, given knowledge relevant thermodynamic parameters, comparison