Question

What is electrode potential ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The standard electrode potential of a metal may be defined as “the potential difference in volts developed in a cell consisting of two electrodes, the pure metal in contact with a molar solution of one of its ions and the normal hydrogen electrode (NHE)”.

Answer 2

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Electrical potential (commonly known as voltage) is the strength of the push or pull on electrons by the reactants in a redox reaction (reaction that involves transfer of electrons).

It is of two types —

• Oxidation potential
• Reduction potential

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When electrode is negatively charged with respect to solution that is it acts as anode.The oxidation take place.

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When electrode is positively charged with respect to solution that is it acts as cathode.The reduction take place.