Cell Diagram

[Philip]

In a cell diagram, do we always use Platinum if nothing else is stated to be used?

[MingdaH 3B]

That's what I do lmao

[Rory Simpson 2F]

Platinum is the most common electrode that you'd use if you need a solid electrode for a cell, so I'd assume that you can use it anytime you need to.

[Nuoya Jiang]

Yes, if we only have (aq) or (g) at one side and no electrode told.

[HuyHa_2H]

Yes, you would place platinum electrodes in the sides with no solid electrodes, but other electrodes would be preferred depending on what's in the solution like iron electrodes are preferred if the solution contains iron and so on.

[Venus_Hagan 2L]

Yes, platinum should be used when you do not have a solid in the half-reaction. It is a non-conductive metal, so it is usually the best choice

[ValerieChavarin 4F]

Yes. Since Pt(s) is an inert metal, it is commonly used in the absence of a conductive solid.

[605395381]

yes, it is probably the most common

[Venus_Hagan 2L]

Yes, platinum should be used when you do not have a solid in the half-reaction. It is a non-conductive metal, so it is usually the best choice

non-reactive*

[Nawal Dandachi 1G]

yes, we use pt for solid if there is no other solid stated

[Radha Patel 4I]

You can use platinum or graphite. Most people will probably use platinum if nothing else is stated in the question.

[Rafsan Rana 1A]

If we have two molecules that are both solid, do we still have to use Pt or any other inert metal since they are in the same phase.