Define standard reduction potential. what is its significance
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The standard reduction potential is the tendency for a chemical species to bereduced, and is measured in volts atstandard conditions. The more positive the potential is the more likely it will be reduced
I am very confused with the signs of standard reduction potentials. For example the standard reduction potential of Zinc is −0.76 V and that of copper is +0.34 V.
I cannot understand the significance of the signs.
As far as I know,if the value is negative then the reaction is non-spontaneous(from the relation between Gibbs Free Energy change and Electrode potential).But if the reaction is non-spontaneous, then why are we classifying it as an electrochemical cell?
Should'nt it be classified as an electrolytic cell? (Sorry if that sounded incorrect but my basics are weak)
I am very confused with the signs of standard reduction potentials. For example the standard reduction potential of Zinc is −0.76 V and that of copper is +0.34 V.
I cannot understand the significance of the signs.
As far as I know,if the value is negative then the reaction is non-spontaneous(from the relation between Gibbs Free Energy change and Electrode potential).But if the reaction is non-spontaneous, then why are we classifying it as an electrochemical cell?
Should'nt it be classified as an electrolytic cell? (Sorry if that sounded incorrect but my basics are weak)
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