n in -nFE
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Re: n in -nFE
Number of electrons transferred, it signifies whether or not the system is gaining or losing energy.
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Re: n in -nFE
n is equal to the number of electrons transferred. A negative value of n is impossible, thus n is either equal to 0 or a positive integer.
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Re: n in -nFE
As mentioned above, n is the number of moles of electrons. To find n, one must balance the complete redox reaction (not just each half rxn separately).
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Re: n in -nFE
So if you were given an oxidation and reduction half equation, how do you know which coefficient (in front of the 'e-') to use? Do you add the moles of e- up or just select a number?
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Re: n in -nFE
It's the number of electrons transferred, which you can find in the half reactions (after balancing them).
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