Why is it necessary to compare current density rather than current intensity at different values of applied potential to determine the efficiency of two electrodes in the same electrochemical reaction?

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Why is it necessary to compare current density rather than current intensity at different values of applied potential to determine the efficiency of two electrodes in the same electrochemical reaction?

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Current density is referred to as the total amount of current which is flowing through one unit value of a cross-sectional area. If this is of uniform current flow, then the amount of current which is flowing through a specific conductor is the same at all points of the conductor, even if the conductor area differs.

 

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