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Taken from Introduction To Corrosion Science by E. McCafferty

Two notable things occur during a cathodic reaction. 1.) A given species undergoes reduction (there is a decrease in its oxidation number)

2.) A gain of electrons at the cathodic site (electrons are consumed by the reaction)

An example of a cathodic reaction is:

2H+(aq) + 2e- ==> H2(g)

This reaction however is just a half-cell reaction, which means it is usually coupled (happens along with) an anodic reaction.

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