The Nernst Equation (19.2.5)

Question 1

• The electromotive force (E˚cell) is related to Gibbs free energy (∆G˚) by the formula ∆G˚ = –n • F • E˚cell.

Answer 1

• The electromotive force (E˚cell) is related to Gibbs free energy (∆G˚) by the formula ∆G˚ = –n • F • E˚cell.

Question 2

• The Nernst equation can be used to find the cell potential (Ecell) at non-standard state conditions.

Answer 2

• The Nernst equation can be used to find the cell potential (Ecell) at non-standard state conditions.