5 Questions
Which equation relates the cell potential to the standard potential and to the activities of the electroactive species?
Nernst equation
What is the condition for the cell potential to be the same as E° in the Nernst equation?
Q = unity
In which form is the Nernst equation more commonly written and at what temperature?
Base-10 log form, at 25°C
What is the equilibrium constant for the reversible reaction Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) ⇌ Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) under standard conditions?
1.0M
What happens to the concentration of Cu2+ as the reaction proceeds?
Decreases
Test your knowledge of the Nernst equation and its application in determining cell potential and electrode potentials at non-standard conditions. Explore the relationship between standard potential, activities of electroactive species, and temperature.
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