What does the negative sign in the expression $$ E^{\circ}_{Zn^{2+} / Zn} = -0.76 \, V $$ mean ?
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It mean that $$ Zn $$ is more reactive than hydrogen . When zinc electrode will be connected to SHE , $$ Zn $$ will get oxidized and $$ H^+ $$ will get reduced.
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