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Electrochemical Series<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are someone looking to pursue your higher education in the science field abroad, a basic expectation any university will have from you is well-rounded knowledge of the electrochemical series. It may seem difficult at first glance, but this comprehensive guide is your answer to learning all you need to know about the series. Read on and prepare for your future well!<\/span><\/p>\n

Created by comparing different electrode potentials to conventional hydrogen electrodes, the <\/span>electrochemical series helps in the arrangement of components. It defines the sequence of rising potential values of the electrodes for the<\/span> structure of the elements<\/a>. The electrodes (metals and non-metals) interface with their ions in an <\/span>electrochemical series and organize according to their reduction potentials\u2019 magnitude.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrochemical Series List\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Element<\/b><\/td>\nElectrode Reaction (Reduction)<\/b><\/td>\nStandard Electrode Reduction Potential E\u00b0 (in volt)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Li<\/span><\/td>\nLi+ + e- \u2192 Li<\/span><\/td>\n-3.05<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K<\/span><\/td>\nK+ + e- \u2192 K<\/span><\/td>\n-2.925<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ca<\/span><\/td>\nCa2+ + 2e- \u2192 Ca<\/span><\/td>\n-2.87<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Na<\/span><\/td>\nNa+ + e- \u2192 Na<\/span><\/td>\n-2.714<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mg<\/span><\/td>\nMg2+ + 2e- \u2192 Mg<\/span><\/td>\n-2.37<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Al<\/span><\/td>\nAl3+ + 3e- \u2192 Al<\/span><\/td>\n-1.66<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zn<\/span><\/td>\nZn2+ + 2e- \u2192 Zn<\/span><\/td>\n-0.7628<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cr<\/span><\/td>\nCr3+ + 3e- \u2192 Cr<\/span><\/td>\n-0.74<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fe<\/span><\/td>\nFe2+ + 2e- \u2192 Fe<\/span><\/td>\n-0.44<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cd<\/span><\/td>\nCd2+ + 2e- \u2192 Cd<\/span><\/td>\n-0.403<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ni<\/span><\/td>\nNi+ + 2e- \u2192 Ni<\/span><\/td>\n-0.25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sn<\/span><\/td>\nSn2+ + 2e- \u2192 Sn<\/span><\/td>\n-0.14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H2<\/span><\/td>\n2H+ + 2e- \u2192 H2<\/span><\/td>\n0.00 (Standard)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cu<\/span><\/td>\nCu2+ + 2e- \u2192 Cu<\/span><\/td>\n+0.337<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I2<\/span><\/td>\nI2 + 2e- \u2192 2I-<\/span><\/td>\n+0.535<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ag<\/span><\/td>\nAg+ + e- \u2192 Ag<\/span><\/td>\n+0.799<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hg<\/span><\/td>\nHg2+ + 2e- \u2192 Hg<\/span><\/td>\n+0.885<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Br2<\/span><\/td>\nBr2 + 2e- \u2192 2Br-<\/span><\/td>\n+1.08<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cl2<\/span><\/td>\nCl2 + 2e- \u2192 2Cl-<\/span><\/td>\n+1.36<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Au<\/span><\/td>\nAu3+ + 3e- \u2192 Au<\/span><\/td>\n+1.50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F2<\/span><\/td>\nF2 + 2e- \u2192 2F-<\/span><\/td>\n+2.87<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Electrochemical Series Applications<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are many applications of electrochemical series, such as:
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Reduction and oxidation strengths<\/b><\/p>\n