8.6.1 - The Nernst Equation for a Half-Cell or Full Cell

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does E° represent in electrochemistry?

💡 Hint: Think about the voltage measured at standard conditions.

Question 2

Easy

What does the variable Q stand for in the Nernst equation?

💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of concentrations in the reaction.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Nernst equation allow you to predict?

  • Concentration of products at standard conditions
  • Cell potential under non-standard conditions
  • Rate of the reaction

💡 Hint: Think about how electrochemical cells behave beyond standard states.

Question 2

If Q < K, what happens to the cell potential?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what direction the reaction shifts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given E° = 0.77 V, T = 298 K, and the reaction 2H⁺ + 2e⁻ ⇌ H₂, calculate the cell cell potential when [H⁺] = 0.01 M.

💡 Hint: First, find Q and remember n for hydrogen is 2.

Question 2

Calculate the potential for a Daniell cell with E° = 1.10 V, [Zn²⁺] = 0.50 M, and [Cu²⁺] = 4.0 M.

💡 Hint: Make sure to calculate Q correctly!

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