Module 9: Electrochemistry Flashcards
1
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Components of a reference electrode
A
Saturated calomel electrode
Silver/silver chloride electrode
2
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Saturated calomel electrode
A
Part of reference electrode
Mercury covered in thin coating of calomel (Hg2Cl2)
Immersed in concentrated KCl
3
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Silver/silver chloride electrode
A
Part of reference electrode
Silver covered in thin coating of silver chloride (AgCl)
Immersed in concentrated KCl
4
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Indicator electrode
A
Silver/silver chloride salt (Ag/AgCl) electrode immersed in dilute HCl