JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Electrochemistry / विद्युत् रसायन Question Bank Cell constant and Electrochemical cells

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    The tendency of an electrode to lose electrons is known as [J & K 2005]

    A)                 Electrode potential        

    B)                 Reduction potential

    C)                 Oxidation potential        

    D)                 e.m.f.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               The magnitude of the electrode potential of a metal is a measure of its relative tendency to lose or gain electrons. i.e., it is a measure of the relative tendency to undergo oxidation (loss of electrons) or reduction (gain of electrons).                    \[M\to {{M}^{n+}}+n{{e}^{-}}\] (oxidation potential)                                 \[{{M}^{n+}}+n{{e}^{-}}\to M\] (reduction potential)


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