Lec 23 | MIT 5.112 Principles of Chemical Science, Fall 2005

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To reduce the overpotential of the cathode and anode in water electrolysis you must reduce the resistance of the cathode and anode and force the charge through the cathode and anode. You must stop the charge from takeing the route of least resistance. The electrolyte is the route of least resistance so you must force it through the cathode and anode and elimate the ability for the charge to go anywhere except through the cathode and anode. I always wanted to attend MIT