Under what condition does an electrochemical cell reverse its behavior and act as an electrolytic cell?
This occurs when an external opposing potential () is applied that is greater than the cell potential ().
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Start Practicing NowIn a Daniell cell, what happens to the current flow if an external opposing potential () slightly greater than 1.1 V is applied?.
What is the sign of Gibbs Free Energy () for a cell reaction to be spontaneous?.
Why is the Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) potential taken as zero?.
Which material is used as the inert electrode in a Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE)?.
What defines an Inert Electrode? Give 2 common examples used in JEE problems.