Which statement defines reduction potential when considering a pair of half-cell reactions?

The half-reaction with the greater SRP has a greater tendency to gain electrons.

The half-reaction with the lower SRP has a greater tendency to gain electrons.

If each half-reaction has an SRP greater than zero, there will be two reduction reactions.

If each half-reaction has an SRP less than zero, there will be two oxidation reactions.

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Cynthia Hester

18 December, 02:21

Which statement defines reduction potential when considering a pair of half-cell reactions?

The half-reaction with the greater SRP has a greater tendency to gain electrons.

The half-reaction with the lower SRP has a greater tendency to gain electrons.

If each half-reaction has an SRP greater than zero, there will be two reduction reactions.

If each half-reaction has an SRP less than zero, there will be two oxidation reactions.

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Jermaine Cochran · Answer 1

The half reaction with the the greater SRP has a greater tendency to gain electrons is the definition of reduction potential when considering a pair of half cell reactions. This reduction potential is measured against hydrogen electrode which is standard electrode.