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What is the meaning of a positive sign for (a) a cell potential, and (b) a half-cell potential?

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To answer the question regarding the meaning of a positive sign for (a) a cell potential and (b) a half-cell potential, we can break it down into clear steps. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **(a) Meaning of a Positive Cell Potential:** 1. **Definition of Cell Potential (E_cell):** - The cell potential (E_cell) is the measure of the voltage produced by an electrochemical cell when it is operating. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • Electrical potential of a cell is an

    A
    intensive property
    B
    extensive property
    C
    isothermal property
    D
    isobaric property.

  • Membrane potential of a cell forms

    A
    movement of anions into the cell
    B
    Movement of cations into the cell
    C
    Action of proton pumb
    D
    Action of an electrotgenic pumb

  • Pressure potential in a plasmolysed cell is

    A
    Positive
    B
    Zero
    C
    Negative
    D
    Remains same

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