Why is platinum used in the electrochemical cells?
Platinum is inert and therefore very unreactive - will not interfere with the reaction
What his meant by the overall Emf being positive?
Reaction is spontaneous and favourable
What is the Salt bridge made of and its purpose?
Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)
Is soluble and can readjust the ion balance
Limitations calculating both standard cell potential an SHE in terms of feasibility
Does not take into account the kinetics of the reaction
Even if a reaction is feasible may take place at a very slow rate.
Conditions for standard electrode potential
100kPa
298K
1.0moldm-3