What are the conditions for a voltmeter reading of 0 in an electrochemical cell?

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The voltmeter reading in an electrochemical cell will be zero under three specific conditions: when the two electrodes have equal potentials, when there is no current flowing through the circuit, and when the cell is in a state of equilibrium. Understanding these conditions is essential for analyzing redox reactions and half-cell potentials. The discussion emphasizes the importance of grasping the fundamentals of electrochemistry to effectively interpret voltmeter readings.

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i need help on writing redox reactions and with finding the electrode in oxidization and in reduction. oh and what are the three conditions under which the voltmeter reading will be 0 (zero)?
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Please show some effort in answer the questions yourself.

With regard to the three conditions under which the voltmeter reading will be 0, obviously the voltmeter reads zero with a zero potential across the terminals, which would be the case if the two electrodes were equal.

Think of how a voltmeter works.

I would expect that one's textbook would explain redox reactions and half-cell potentials.

These might be useful -

http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/elchem/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrochemistry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redox_reaction

http://library.thinkquest.org/3659/electrochem/galvanic.html

http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/external/chemistry/everyday_electro.html
 
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