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What is the function of platinised platinum in the standard hydrogen electrode?
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The function of platinised platinum in the standard hydrogen electrode is to act as an inert conductor that provides a large surface area for the adsorption of hydrogen gas. It facilitates the establishment of equilibrium between hydrogen ions (H+) in solution and hydrogen gas (H2), but it does not take part in the chemical reaction.
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