About Single electrode potential
Single electrode potential:
In the preceding section, we knew that the potential of a single electrode in a half cell is called the single Electrode potential. In a Daniell cell in which the electrodes are not connected extremely, the anode, Zn(s)/Zn²+(aq). Cu²+(aq)/Cu(s) develops a nagative charge and develops a positive charge, respectively. The amount of charge produced on an individual electrode determines its single electrode potential.
It should be stated here that it is not possible to measure the single electrode potential experimentally. It can be determined in conjunction with a reference electrode thus constituting a complete electrochemical cell. Measuring the potential difference between the two electrodes of the complete cell and from the known potential value of the reference electrode, the potential of the required electrode can be determined.