Question

What is meant by oxidation potential of an electrode?

Answer 1

Oxidation potential (electrode potential, reduction potential; Eθ)The energy change, measured in volts, required to add or remove electrons to or from an element or compound. The reference reaction is the removal of electrons from hydrogen in a standard hydrogen half-cell 

Answer 2

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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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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