Cell Diagrams
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Re: Cell Diagrams
Pt stands for platinum. It should be included in the cell diagram when either or both of sides of the galvanic cell do not have a solid conducting metal as an electrode. Since platinum is inert, it would not be involved in the oxidation and reduction reactions.
Some exceptions to this are that Hg (l) is a liquid but can serve as a conducting metal. Also, C (gr) is a nonmetal solid but is also conducting.
Some exceptions to this are that Hg (l) is a liquid but can serve as a conducting metal. Also, C (gr) is a nonmetal solid but is also conducting.
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Isabel_Eslabon_2G
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Re: Cell Diagrams
You include Pt when there isn’t a solid electrode in the cell where a reduction or oxidation reaction is occurring.
Pt is an inert electrode and won’t be involved in the redox reaction.
Pt is an inert electrode and won’t be involved in the redox reaction.
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