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Grade 11Physical Chemistry

can we used another metal in place of platinum in standard hydrogenn electrode? and if we can then why???

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7 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
platinum is a inert electrode,thus it do not participate in the cell reaction but provide a surface or platform for oxidation and reduction reaction. It also helps in conduction of electrons.
 
Thua we can use another metal which has same properties