Interpretation:
The concentration of Fe2+ in the cell at equilibrium should be calculated.
Concept introduction:
In an
If oxidation takes place on an electrode, that electrode is called anode. The species in that electrode remove electrons and itself gets oxidized.
If reduction takes place on an electrode, that electrode is called cathode. The species in that electrode absorbs electrons and itself gets reduced.
The electrode potential of cell can be calculated as follows:
Nernst equation;
Z = number of moles of electrons transferred in the cell.
At equilibrium; Ecell = 0
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