Nernst Equation (log vs. ln)

[Adrienne Dang 1B]

I know that we discussed in class the difference between using log and ln in the nernst equation, but is there any specific reason we would choose one over the other? or does it not matter?

[SantanaRodriguezDis1G]

in class he mentioned log is included because that is what is used in the ph scale

[SalmaQ]

I believe that you should use the log or ln stated for each version of the equation given just to avoid an error but to be truthful I'm not entirely sure if there is a difference.

[Jimmy Zhang Dis 1K]

During discussion my TA mentioned that there is no difference, but if you use ln it is easier to relate to other equations that also use ln

[Dhwani Krishnan 1G]

do both yield the same results?

[Kavvya Gupta 1H]

do both yield the same results?

Yes if you make sure ln x= 2.303 log x. Otherwise your answers would both be the same