## Concentration Cells

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

Bella Townsend
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### Concentration Cells

Do concentration cells ever have a positive Ecell? Can a cell be both galvanic and a concentration cell?

Riya Sood 4G
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### Re: Concentration Cells

yes, concentration cells can have a positive Ecell value. This happens when the concentration at the anode is smaller than the concentration at the cathode.

Keep in mind that Ecell is different from E^standard cell which is always 0 for concentration cells. As long as the concentrations on the anode and cathode are different, there will be a concentration gradient created which generates electric current.

Jessica Chen 2C
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### Re: Concentration Cells

Yes, a cell can be both a galvanic and a concentration cell, as long as the concentration cell is spontaneous and can produce electrical energy via its redox reactions.

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