Interpretation: The difference between standard cell potential and standard reduction potential needs to be explained.
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The standard cell potential of cell is for an overall cell reaction that is the sum of two half-reactions. On the other hand, the standard reduction potential is the potential for any of the half-reactions.
In electrochemical cells, oxidation occurs at the anode, and reduction occurs at the cathode. Thus, the anode has an oxidation reaction and the cathode has a reduction reaction. The standard reduction potential for an oxidation reaction is always less than that of a reduction reaction. The standard cell potential can be calculated from the standard reduction potential of the cathode and anode as follows:
Here, both
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