An inert electrode is a substance that is:

A) Sacrificed

B) Degraded

C) Present in the salt bridge

D) none of the above

D) none of the above

Explanation:

An inert electrode is one that only serves as a source of electrons without playing a chemical role. It is normally present to allow current to flow through the cell. Gold and platinum are in most cases used as inert electrodes because they are chemically un-reactive.