Question

The tendency of a chemical species to acquire electrons from an electrode is measured by:

• A. Oxidation potential
• B. Reduction potential
• C. Cell potential
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Reduction potential

Reduction potentialis a measure of the tendency of achemical speciesto acquire electronsand thereby bereduced. Reduction potential is measured involts(V), or millivolts (mV). Each species has its own intrinsic reduction potential; the more positive the potential, the greater the species' affinity for electrons and tendency to be reduced.