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In an electrochemical cell, polarization is caused by.​?

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Answer:

hydrogen

Step-by-step explanation:

Polarization is defined as the change in electrode potential of an electrode in an electrochemical cell as electric current is being passed through the cell. It is a kinetic deviation from equilibrium as current is passed through the electrochemical cell.

It is sometimes as a result of the over-potential caused by the accumulation of hydrogen gas at an electrode.

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