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9.6: Questions

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    Quick questions

    You should be able to answer these questions without too much difficulty after studying this TLP. If not, then you should go through it again!

    ___ occures at the anode.

    Answer

    Oxidation

    If a species is reduced, it ___ electrons.

    Answer

    gains

    The ___ describes the equilibrium between different species as conditions change. The ___ is found by using the Nernst Equation.

    Answer

    Equilibrium Potential

    Standard equilibrium potentials are measured relative to the ___.

    Answer

    Standard Hydrogen Electrode

    The lines on a Pourbaix Diagram represent ___.

    Answer

    Equilibria

    Because Pourbaix diagrams do not take account of kinetics, they ___ predict whether an oxide species will be passivating or not

    Answer

    Cannot

    The standard equilibrium potential is a constant that describes the position of an equilibrium when the conditions, products and reactants are ___.

    Answer

    In Their Standard States


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