Advanced Physical Chemistry Core Practicals (Edexcel A Level Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 9CHO

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6 marks

(*) As part of Core Practical 10, a student sets up an electrochemical cell to measure the standard electrode potential of a zinc half-cell.

Describe how the student should set up and use the cell to obtain a valid measurement of the standard electrode potential. In your answer, state the standard conditions that must be maintained and explain how the standard electrode potential is determined from the measurement.