Electrolytic cell and Voltaic cell

Q: Why electrolytic cell reaction is said to be non-spontaneous while voltaic cell reaction is spontaneous? ...

Pt foil in Hydrogen Electrode

Q: Why the Pt foil in the Hydrogen Electrode is Platinised? Ans:    The Hydrogen electrode is platinised to provide more surface area f...

Standard Electrode Potential

  Q: Why we use Platinum foil in Standard Hydrogen Electrode? Ans:    Because hydrogen adsorbs on Platinum foil which facilitat...

Electrolyte of NaCl is stronger Than Acetic Acid

Q: Why the electrolyte to NaCl (aq) or NaCl (molten) is stronger then Acetic Acid? Ans:    Because NaCl (aq) or NaCl (molten) ionize...

Solution of salt, acids and bases are good electrolytes

Q: Why solution of salt, strong acids and strong bases are considered as good electrolytes?          Ans:    Because they are com...

Metals and Non-metals

Q: Why almost all non-metals are oxidizing agents while metals are reducing agents? Ans:    Because in reactions, metals always lose th...