Large K value

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

JulieAljamal1E
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Large K value

The book says a reaction with a large positive Ecell°has K>>1. What does this mean?

Hanniel U 2B
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Re: Large K value

If the Ecell° is positive, the reaction is favorable forward which means has K>1

Tiffany_Cacy_3D
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Re: Large K value

The double >> just means that it is very favorable, it is just a way to express that it is strongly favored.

Hilda Sauceda 3C
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Re: Large K value

It means that it is strongly favorable.

Rami_Z_AbuQubo_2K
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Re: Large K value

If Ecell is negative, does that meant that the reverse reaction is favorable since the forward is not?

Isabelle Fontanilla 1I
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Re: Large K value

Yes, the reaction should be favorable in the reverse direction.

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