Standard reduction potential E

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Cristian Cortes 1L
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Standard reduction potential E

Postby Cristian Cortes 1L » Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:49 pm

Why is it we are able to move around Cathode and Anode when finding E cell but for the oxidation where it is set from Left to Right. Also, what would be the best method to figure out these problems for the final exam ?? Thank you !

Lorena_Morales_1K
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Re: Standard reduction potential E

Postby Lorena_Morales_1K » Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:52 pm

I thought the anode and cathode weren't necessarily things we move but rather distinct areas of the circuit that indicate electron flow? Can someone clarify this please? Thank you!

Sera Aintablian 2E
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Re: Standard reduction potential E

Postby Sera Aintablian 2E » Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:57 am

I am not exactly sure what you mean by moving around, however in a concentration cell, electrons are transferred from the anode to the cathode (left to right), through the aid of electrodes, salt bridge, circuits, powered by a voltage. Oxidation occurs in the anode where electrons are transferred out to the cathode, in which reduction occurs. hope this helps a bit!


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