When to include Pt in cell diagram

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Luke Bricca 1H
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When to include Pt in cell diagram

Postby Luke Bricca 1H » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:38 pm

When is it appropriate to use Pt(s) or another metal like C(s) to border a cell diagram?
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Curtis Tam 1J
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Re: When to include Pt in cell diagram

Postby Curtis Tam 1J » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:39 pm

When there is no conducting metal available to carry the electrons. In most cases, you will need the pt electrode when there are only ions involved in the redox rxn.
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Shanmitha Arun 1L
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Re: When to include Pt in cell diagram

Postby Shanmitha Arun 1L » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:48 pm

Mostly, Pt is used when there is no conducting metal in the reaction.
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