Electrode Potential

Electrode potential is the measure of the tendency of a chemical species to gain or lose electrons when it’s involved in a half-reaction at an electrode. It indicates how likely a substance is to undergo reduction (gain electrons) compared to a standard reference electrode. This potential is influenced by factors like concentration and temperature. When two different electrodes are connected in a solution, the difference in their electrode potentials drives an electric current, which forms the basis of batteries and electrochemical devices. Essentially, electrode potential helps us understand the electrical behavior of chemicals during oxidation and reduction processes.