## Using Nernst Equation

$E_{cell} = E_{cell}^{\circ}-\frac{RT}{nF}\ln Q$

Nora 1F
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### Using Nernst Equation

Could someone explain what we use Nernst Equation for and how it relates to cell potential and concentration?

Cassidy 1G
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### Re: Using Nernst Equation

It describes how cell potential (the direction of electron transfer) depends on concentration under non-standard conditions. So, we could use the Nernst equation to solve that example about gold dissolving in nitric acid if we were given non-standard conditions (not 1M).

aaron tang 2K
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### Re: Using Nernst Equation

The nernst equation is describing the cell potential, which the direction where the electron goes, and how it depends on concentration under different conditions.

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