8.6 - HL: Nernst Equation
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Practice Questions
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What does E° represent in electrochemistry?
💡 Hint: Think of E° as the baseline potential.
What is the significance of the reaction quotient (Q)?
💡 Hint: Remember it’s a snapshot of the reaction’s current state.
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What does the Nernst equation help calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about its application under varying conditions.
True or False: Q represents the ratio of concentrations only at equilibrium.
💡 Hint: Consider how Q varies during the course of a reaction.
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Challenge Problems
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Given E° = +0.52 V, n = 3, and Q = 0.005 at 298 K, calculate the cell potential using the Nernst equation.
💡 Hint: Break it down into smaller steps applying the Nernst equation.
Derive the equilibrium constant from the Nernst equation for a half-cell with E° = -0.76 V and n = 2.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between E and K once E=0.
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