A standard hydrogen electrode has a zero potential because
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Electrochemistry
A standard hydrogen electrode has a zero potential because
- hydrogen can be most easily oxidised
- hydrogen has only one electron
- the electrode potential is assumed to be zero
- hydrogen is the lightest element.
Answer
(C) the electrode potential is assumed to be zero
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