cell potential

[josmit_1D]

is there a maximum cell potential that can be reached?

[Jasmine Fendi 1D]

Yes! The max potential of a cell is the maximum potential difference between two half reactions in a galvanic cell. I think you can calculate this by manipulating different equations.

[805303639]

The maximum cell potential occurs at the instant when the anode and cathode are first connected and the flow of electrons begins. Beyond that point, the concentrations in the half-reactions change. The production of product decreases the cell potential per increasing Q in the Nernst equation: E= E^0 -RT/nF ln Q.

[gabbymaraziti]

Cell potential is greatest when the cell reaction first begins to occur. Following this, the concentrations change and the potential is no longer at its maximum value.