I have read that it depends only on pH of the solution at some place and at other place i have read that it depends on both the solution and the solvent. This created confusion..
The transfer coefficient of an electrochemical reaction is defined as the fraction of the applied voltage for a multiple electron transfer process affects the forward or backward reaction ( alpha)
If it a single electron transfer we name it as symmetry factor ( beta)
what ever may be the reaction it deals with only electrode potential
it has nothing to do with others
pl see this ppt
read JOMBockris and AKNReddy book vol2
best of luck
I think you are referring to the electron transfer rate or reaction rate, which cab indeed depend on many things depending on the reaction considered.
As explained very well by Prof. Muralidharan above, the charge transfer rate depends only on the overpotential.
Hi,
yes, the electron transfer coefficient would be affected by the nature of the electrode and electrolyte present in the solution.In case you are using organic compound, it will be more sensitive to the pH. Here, I think , Dr.Christian Punckt has explained very well.
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