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When is standard reduction potential decreasing


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In general, the ions of very late transition metals those towards the right-hand end of the transition metal block, such as copper, silver and gold have high reduction potentials. In other words, their ions are easily reduced.

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Again, note that when calculating E∘cell E cell ∘ , standard reduction potentials always remain the same even when a half-reaction is multiplied by a factor. Standard electrode potential - When the concentration of all the species is taken as unity in the half-cell reaction, then the calculated electrode potential is called the standard electrode potential. The reduction potential of a species is its tendency to gain electrons and get reduced. It is measured in millivolts or volts. Larger positive values of reduction potential are indicative of a greater tendency to get reduced. The electrode potential depends upon the concentrations of the substances, the temperature, and the pressure in the case of a gas electrode.

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