The standard hydrogen electrode has a zero electrode potential because .....

  • A
    Hydrogen is easily oxidized.
  • B
    The electrode potential is assumed to be zero.
  • C
    The hydrogen atom has only one electron.
  • D
    Hydrogen is the lightest element.

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