When to use Nernst


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Katherine Grillo 1B
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When to use Nernst

Postby Katherine Grillo 1B » Fri Mar 15, 2019 9:08 pm

I'm confused as to when the Nernst equation would be applicable? When do we know to use it?
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skyeblee2F
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Re: When to use Nernst

Postby skyeblee2F » Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:11 pm

It's used to understand electron transfer when conditions aren't standard (so not occurring at 25ºC)
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isarose0
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Re: When to use Nernst

Postby isarose0 » Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:34 pm

The Nernst equation is used when galvanic cell concentrations are not in standard conditions, meaning they are not 1 M. The concentrations are used in the Q value of the equation.
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riddhiduggal
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Re: When to use Nernst

Postby riddhiduggal » Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:58 pm

Do we have to know when to derive it?
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