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Half-cell potentials are measured relative to which reference electrode, assigned 0 volts?
ACalomel electrode
BStandard hydrogen one
CSilver chloride one
DCopper electrode
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Standard hydrogen one
By convention the standard hydrogen electrode is given a potential of zero, and all other electrodes are compared with it.
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