Question
Write electrode reaction when hydrogen acts as:
- Cathode.
- Anode.
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Answer
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At Cathode: $2\text{H}^+\text{(aq)}+2\text{e}^-\xrightarrow{ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ }\text{H}_2\text{(g)}$
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At Anode: $\text{H}_2\text{(g)}\xrightarrow{ \ \ \ \ \ }2\text{H}^+\text{(aq)}+2\text{e}^-$
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