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Interpretation:
The ratio of
Concept introduction:
For an
Both n and F are positive quantities and ΔG is negative for a spontaneous process, so Ecell must be positive for a spontaneous process.
Ecell of the given cell can be calculated from the simplified Nernst equation.
Eocell = standard potential of a cell
n = Number of electrons transferred in the cell reaction
[ox] = Concentration of the oxidation half
[red] = Concentration of the reduction half
In order to calculate the ratio of [Cu2+]/[Zn2+] for a spontaneous cell reaction Ecell was fixed as zero, because this is the point at which the reaction become spontaneous and Nernst equation can be modified as
To find: The ratio of
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