14.15 KOH

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Justin Lau 1D
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14.15 KOH

Postby Justin Lau 1D » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:11 am

In 14.15c, why is it specifically KOH that must be used in the cell diagram? What's wrong with NaOH or any other strong base?

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Re: 14.15 KOH

Postby Chem_Mod » Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:17 pm

Yes NaOH could be used.

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Re: 14.15 KOH

Postby Curtis Tam 1J » Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:25 pm

Is there a reason why OH- is not included in the right hand side of the cell diagram? Because OH- is included in both half reactions.


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