Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Why is it not possible to measure the si...

Why is it not possible to measure the single electrode potential ?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Because the half cell containing single electrode cannot exist independently, as charge cannot flow on its own in a single electrode.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ELECTROCHEMISTRY

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise SHORT ANSWER-I TYPE QUESTIONS (2 Marks)|24 Videos

  • ELECTROCHEMISTRY

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise SHORT ANSWER-II TYPE QUESTIONS|20 Videos

  • ELECTROCHEMISTRY

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise Assertion-Reason type|2 Videos

  • COORDINATION COMPOUNDS

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS|3 Videos

  • GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES OF ISOLATION OF ELEMENTS

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise Short Answer-II Type Questions|5 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Define electrode potential.

What is electrode potential?

Why it not possible to determine the absoulte reduction potential of an elctrode?

Why is it impossible to obtain the electrode potential for a single electrode?

Knowledge Check

  • Single electrode potential is

    A
    The potential developed at any electrode of a cell at all times.
    B
    The potential difference between an electrode and the solution around it only at 298 K.
    C
    The potential developed at the electrode when reactants and products are of unit activity.
    D
    The potential difference between an electrode and the solution around it , is at equilibrium
    • CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL-ELECTROCHEMISTRY -VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (1 Mark)
    1. Why is it not possible to measure the single electrode potential ?

      Text Solution

      |

    2. Name the factor on which emf of a cell depends.

      Text Solution

      |

    3. What is the effect of temperature on the electrical conductance of met...

      Text Solution

      |

    4. What is the effect of temperature on the electrical conductance of ele...

      Text Solution

      |

    5. What is the relation between conductance and conductivity ?

      Text Solution

      |

    6. Reduction potentials of 4 metals A, B, C and D are - 1.66 V, + 0.34 V,...

      Text Solution

      |

    7. Why a dry cell becomes dead after a long time even if it is not used ?

      Text Solution

      |

    8. Why Na cannot be obtained by the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution...

      Text Solution

      |

    9. What is the use of platinum foil in the hydrogen electrode ?

      Text Solution

      |

    10. Why Lambda(m)^(@)" for "CH(3)COOH cannot be determined experimentally ...

      Text Solution

      |

    11. Why is it necessary to use a salt bridge in a galvanic cell ?

      Text Solution

      |

    12. Why does mercury cell gives a constant voltage throughout its life ?

      Text Solution

      |

    13. What is the role of ZnCl(2) in dry cell ?

      Text Solution

      |

    14. Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease with dilution ?

      Text Solution

      |

    15. Suggest two materials other than hydrogen that can be used as fuels in...

      Text Solution

      |

    16. How does the pH of Al-NaCl solution be affected when it is electrolyse...

      Text Solution

      |

    17. Which reference electrode is used to measure the electrode potnetial o...

      Text Solution

      |

    18. Out of Sn and Zn which one protects Fe better even after cracks ?

      Text Solution

      |

    19. Define corrosion. What is the chemical formula of rust ?

      Text Solution

      |

    20. What is the electrolyte used in a dry cell ?

      Text Solution

      |