Which of the following statements about the standard hydrogen electrode is not correct?

  • A The hydrogen gas is at a pressure of 1 atmosphere
  • B A solution containing 1 mol dm-3 of H+ (aq) ions is used
  • C A platinum electrode is used
  • D The temperature is kept at 20 °C

The correct answer is D. The temperature is kept at 20 °C

The standard hydrogen electrode consists of hydrogen gas at 25oC

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