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What is the purpose of a reference electrode?
What is the purpose of a reference electrode?
To provide a stable and known electrical potential for comparison with another electrode
How does a reference electrode differ from other electrodes?
How does a reference electrode differ from other electrodes?
It does not participate in the chemical reaction being studied
Why is a reference electrode important in electrochemical measurements?
Why is a reference electrode important in electrochemical measurements?
It provides a constant and known potential for accurate measurements