## Moles in nernst

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

Ellen Amico 2L
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### Moles in nernst

For n (moles) in the nernst equation, is it the moles of electrons or the moles of the substances being oxidized/reduced?

Eugene Chung 3F
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### Re: Moles in nernst

n is for the moles of electrons being transferred.

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### Re: Moles in nernst

n would be the moles of electrons being transferred

Hannah Romeo 1J
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### Re: Moles in nernst

If you balanced the equations right, the moles of electrons in each half reaction are the same so you just use the moles of electrons transferred.

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### Re: Moles in nernst

n refers to the moles of electrons that is being transfered

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