Question

If E°(red) of a given half-cell is more negative than E°(red) for a standard hydrogen electrode, the half-cell will:

Answer 1

Answer:

Be the anode

Explanation:

The standard hydrogen electrode is regarded as the standard reference electrode and it has been assigned an electrode potential of 0.0V.

If any substance has an electrode potential that is more negative than hydrogen, then that half cell will function as the anode when connected to the standard hydrogen electrode.

Similarly, any substance that has a more positive electrode potential than hydrogen will serve as the cathode when its half cell is connected to the standard hydrogen electrode.