Chemistry A-Level
electrode half-equations
What electrode half-equations means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of electrode half-equations
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At the negative electrode hydrogen is oxidised and at the positive electrode oxygen is reduced, each written with OH⁻.
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