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Li have higher -ve reduction potential as compare to Na k cs ...while Na cs is better electro positive element

Li have higher -ve reduction potential as compare to Na k cs ...while Na cs is better electro positive element

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Arun
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6 years ago
due to Lithium`s size (much smaller then Cs or Na for example) it has a lower charge density. Lower charge densities result in lower negative electrode potential and is chosen because its ions move in and out easily. Lithium has the lowest reduction potential in the electrochemical series.

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