A three electrode system is used to accurately measure the potential at the working electrode. This set up uses a counter electrode and a reference electrode. It is recommended that the reference electrode be as close to working electrode as possible. Why?

A three electrode system is used to accurately measure the potential at the working electrode. This set up uses a counter electrode and a reference electrode. It is recommended that the reference electrode be as close to working electrode as possible. Why?

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