Chemistry
Voltammetry as a Tool for Studying Electrochemical Reaction Mechanisms
Quick fact
A single cyclic voltammogram can indicate whether an electron transfer is fast or slow, whether a reaction is reversible, and even whether intermediate species are formed — all from one plot of current versus voltage.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered how scientists 'see' a chemical reaction happen in real time? Voltammetry lets them watch electrons move, one voltage at a time, revealing hidden steps in a reaction.