When to apply Pt into cell diagrams

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How do you know when to apply Pt(S) as the inert conductor in a cell diagram besides the fact that you have elements in the same phase? Thanks in advance!

[Daniel Honeychurch1C]

You have to include Pt(s) if there is not a conductor (like a solid) in either the anode or cathode. I noticed that in the textbook, when there's Hg(l), Pt (s) is not included. Does anyone know why?

[AniP_2D]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe you add Pt when there is no other metal. Since Hg is a metal, you would not need to add Pt.

[Wendy 1E]

You would apply Pt into cell diagrams when there is not another solid metal electrode.

[Indy Bui 1l]

Pt is included if their is not a metallic solid in the cell diagram. Hg(l) mercury can also be included but I believe 99% of the time it is a metal solid that is included.

[Indy Bui 1l]

Pt is included if their is not a metallic solid in the cell diagram. Hg(l) mercury can also be included but I believe 99% of the time it is a metal solid that is included.

[Juana Abana 1G]

You would use Pt(S) in a cell diagram if there is no other metal present in the reaction that can be used as the conductor.

[Bryan Chen 1H]

my TA during discussion says it's always safe to put Pt(s) as the electrode when there is no other metal to act as it

[Diana Andrade_4F]

use Pt(s) when there's no metal conductor

[Jessica Li 4F]

You add Pt when there is no metal at the electrode. The only exception to this is for Hg(l) -- you can just put Hg(l) instead.