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Define : Half cell or Electrode.
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Answer
Half cell or Electrode : It is a metal electrode dipped in the electrolytic solution and capable of establishing oxidation reduction equilibrium with one of the ions of electrolyte solution and develop electrode potential. E.g. $Zn$ in $ZnSO _4$ solution.
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