Concept explainers
Interpretation:
Spontaneity of given reaction should be explained, when addition of given buffer to the cell.
Concept introduction:
Cell potential (EMF):
The maximum potential difference between two electrodes of voltaic cell is known as cell potential.
If standard reduction potentials of electrodes are given the cell potential (EMF) is given by,
Where,
Nernst equation:
The relationship between standard cell potential and cell potential at non standard conditions and the reaction quotient are given by Nernst equation it is,
Where,
Ph of the solution is nothing but the concentration of Hydrogen ion in given solution in given condition and it is given by negative logarithm of base ten Hydrogen ion concentration.
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