(a)
Interpretation:
The set up of a concentration cell is given. The value of cell potential at
Concept introduction:
When the transport of substance occurs from one half cell to another due to difference in concentration gradient there occurs generation of current. This leads to the formation of concentration cells.
They are of two types,
- Electrode concentration cell
- Electrolyte concentration cell
The difference in ion concentration in different compartments decides the direction of electron flow and helps in assigning the position of anode and cathode.
To determine: The cell potential at the
(b)
Interpretation:
The set up of a concentration cell is given. The value of cell potential at
Concept introduction:
When the transport of substance occurs from one half cell to another due to difference in concentration gradient there occurs generation of current. This leads to the formation of concentration cells.
They are of two types,
- Electrode concentration cell
- Electrolyte concentration cell
The difference in ion concentration in different compartments decides the direction of electron flow and helps in assigning the position of anode and cathode.
To determine: The cell potential at
(c)
Interpretation:
The set up of a concentration cell is given. The value of cell potential at
Concept introduction:
When the transport of substance occurs from one half cell to another due to difference in concentration gradient there occurs generation of current. This leads to the formation of concentration cells.
They are of two types,
- Electrode concentration cell
- Electrolyte concentration cell
The difference in ion concentration in different compartments decides the direction of electron flow and helps in assigning the position of anode and cathode.
To determine: The cell potential at
(d)
Interpretation:
The set up of a concentration cell is given. The value of cell potential at
Concept introduction:
When the transport of substance occurs from one half cell to another due to difference in concentration gradient there occurs generation of current. This leads to the formation of concentration cells.
They are of two types,
- Electrode concentration cell
- Electrolyte concentration cell
The difference in ion concentration in different compartments decides the direction of electron flow and helps in assigning the position of anode and cathode.
To determine: The cell potential at
(e)
Interpretation:
The set up of a concentration cell is given. The value of cell potential at
Concept introduction:
When the transport of substance occurs from one half cell to another due to difference in concentration gradient there occurs generation of current. This leads to the formation of concentration cells.
They are of two types,
- Electrode concentration cell
- Electrolyte concentration cell
The difference in ion concentration in different compartments decides the direction of electron flow and helps in assigning the position of anode and cathode.
To determine: The cell potential when both solutions are
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