Cyclic reciprocal derivative chronopotentiometry (CRDCP) with successive symmetrical programmed currents applied has been extended to describe irreversible electrode reactions where Henry adsorption occurs at the electrode/solution interface. The numerical simulated (dt/dE)-E curves are sensitive to electrode reactions coupled with adsorption processes. Effects of parameters on (dt/dE)-E curves presented in this work involve adsorption constants (K-ox and K-Red) and kinetic parameters (K-s(0), and alpha). Characteristic parameters of (dt/dE)-E curves depend on the adsorption strength markedly and afford effective criteria to determine different cases. The characteristic behavior of(dt/dE)-E curves with successive currents applied give distinct descriptions between two limiting cases - the "surface nature" and "diffusion character". Comparisons are made with reversible charge transfer reaction with Henry adsorption and uncomplicated, irreversible electrode reaction. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.