What is electrode potential ?

It is the potential difference developed between two electrodes.

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Electrode potential is the electromotive force of a galvanic cell built from a standard reference electrode and another electrode to be characterized.

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It is the potential difference developed between the two electrolytes.

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The correct option is B Electrode potential is the electromotive force of a galvanic cell built from a standard reference electrode and another electrode to be characterized.

A) cell potential is the potential difference developed between the two electrodes.
B) Electrode potential is the electromotive force of a galvanic cell built from a standard reference electrode and another electrode to be characterized.
It is expressed as 'E and its SI unit is Volt.

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