The tendency of an electrode to lose electrons is known as

Options

A. Electrode potential
B. Reduction potential
C. Oxidation potential
D. E.M.F.

Answer

C

Explanation

The magnitude of the electrode potential of a metal is a measure of its relative tendency toloose or gain electrons. i.e., it is a measure of the relative tendency to undergo oxidation (loss of electrons) or reduction (gain of electrons).
`MtoM^(n+)+n e^(-)` (oxidation potential)
`M^(n+)+n e^(-)toM` (reduction potential).