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Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

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No,it is not possible because the half-cell containing a single electrode cannot work of its own. It can work only in combination with another half cell.
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  • Standard electrode potential of an electrode is :

    A
    Intensive property
    B
    Extensive property
    C
    Isothermal property
    D
    Isobaric property

  • Electrode potential of any electrode depends are:

    A
    nature of the metal
    B
    temperature of the solutions
    C
    molarity of the solution
    D
    all of these

  • 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
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