A standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because

Hydrogen atom has only one electron.

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The electrode potential is assumed to be zero.

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Hydrogen is easiest to oxidize.

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Hydrogen is the lightest element.

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The correct option is B
The electrode potential is assumed to be zero.

A standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because the electrode potential is assumed to be zero.

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The standard hydrogen electrode potential is zero because:

a) hydrogen oxidized easily

b) electrode potential is considered as zero

c) hydrogen atom has only one electron

d) all of this

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