The tendency of an electrode (substance) to lose or gain electrons when it is in contact with its own ions is called electrode potential (E°). The magnitude of standard electrode potential values depends upon On the following factors EXCEPT:

Correct answer: D. Surface area of the electrode

  • A. Nature of electrode and the ions
  • B. Concentration of the solution in which the electrode is placed
  • C. The temperature of the cell
  • D. Surface area of the electrode

Explanation

The correct answer is Surface area of the electrode. The standard electrode potential is a measure of the tendency of a chemical species to be reduced and is an intrinsic property that does not depend on the surface area of the electrode. Surface area affects the rate of reaction but not the potential itself.Nature of electrode and the ions is incorrect because the specific materials and ions involved do influence the standard electrode potential.Concentration of the solution in which the electrode is placed is incorrect because the concentration of ions can alter the potential by shifting the equilibrium of the reaction taking place at the electrode surface.The temperature of the cell is incorrect because temperature changes can affect the kinetic energy of particles, thus influencing the electrode potential.

Written and checked by , M.Phil ChemistryLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

About Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry describes electron transfer through oxidation and reduction, identifies oxidizing and reducing agents, and applies oxidation numbers to balance redox equations. It also covers electrode potential and the standard hydrogen electrode, which provides the reference for comparing the reduction tendencies of other electrodes.

Practise Electrochemistry

696 free Electrochemistry MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this

Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

More Electrochemistry questions