Question

a metal rod is dipped in a solution of its ion. Its electrode potential is independent of​

Answer 1

When a metal is placed in a solution of its ions, the metal acquires either a positive or negative charge with respect to the solution. On account of this, a definite potential difference is developed between the metal and the solution. This potential difference is called electrode potential.

Answer 2

Answer:

A ‘metal rod’ is dipped in the ion solution of its own. Its ‘electrode potential’ is independent of nature of the metal.

Explanation:

• A metal's tendency to become “oxidized or decreased” when put in its own salt solution is called the electrode potential.

• When a metal [ M ] is put in a solution which contains its ions [ M+ ], the metal can either be oxidized or reduced.

• If the metal undergoes oxidation, then he positive metal ions may pass into the solution

                                 $M \rightarrow M^{+}+e$

• If metal undergoes reduction, then the negative ions may get deposited over the metal.

                                 $M^{+}+e \rightarrow M$

• Hence, the electrode potential is independent of nature of the metal.