Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 59
Question: The tendency of an electrode to lose electrons is known as [J & K 2005]
Options:
A) Electrode potential
B) Reduction potential
C) Oxidation potential
D) e.m.f.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The magnitude of the electrode potential of a metal is a measure of its relative tendency to lose or gain electrons. i.e., it is a measure of the relative tendency to undergo oxidation (loss of electrons) or reduction (gain of electrons). $ M\to {M^{n+}}+n{e^{-}} $ (oxidation potential) $ {M^{n+}}+n{e^{-}}\to M $ (reduction potential)
