Q.

The hydrogen electrode is dipped in a solution of pH = 3 at 25°C. The potential of the electrode will be - ____ ×10-2V.

 

(2.303RTF=0.059V)


Ans.

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              For hydrogen electrode at 1 bar and 298K

              Ereduction=-0.059pH=-0.059×3=-0.177V

                                  =-17.7×10-2V-18×10-2V