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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

why we use electrode reduction potential values in calculation of emf and why not electrode oxidation potential values.

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Mahima Kanawat
8 Years ago
Dear student... We use electrode reduction potential in calculation of emf because IUPAC has standardized reduction potential as standard electrode potential.... WITH REGARDS, MAHIMA (ASKIITIANS FORUM EXPERT)