## Nernst Equation

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

Philip
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### Nernst Equation

Do we need to convert RT/nF * lnQ into 0.0592/n log Q?

Because I decided not to convert during one of the problems on the test as I forgot the conversion rate and I got the wrong answer even when I think my calculations were right. So is it necessary to use this conversion?

Philip
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### Re: Nernst Equation

Also what R are we using?

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### Re: Nernst Equation

No, it is not necessary. Just make sure that the values you use for each variable are in the right units, and if they are not, convert them individually. T should be in Kelvin. R should be in the J/K form. F is the faraday constant in C/mol, and n is in mol. lnQ is unitless. Altogether, the term should come to be in units J/C, which is volts.

Julia Holsinger_1A
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### Re: Nernst Equation

I convert RT/F to 0.025693 V and it has always given me the correct answer when I plug it in. I think you need to be careful of how you round if you are calculating RT/nF

Lauren Tanaka 1A
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### Re: Nernst Equation

You don't need to convert but Dr. Lavelle said in lecture that the conversion can be useful in biological situations since it makes it easier to calculate pH.

Indy Bui 1l
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### Re: Nernst Equation

No it is not necessary. Just make sure you plug in the correct values for R, F, and T. For R you should usually be using the 8.314J/K*mol.