Cell Potential

[Lauryn Jordan 1F]

when do you use each of the equations and what is the difference?
E = E° -RT/nF * ln Q
E = E° -0.05916 V / n * log Q

[Riya Pathare 2E]

You can use either of the equations cause they are the same. The second equation essentially combines the R, T, and F to get 0.05916 and then takes into account the change from ln to log. Generally log is more efficient to use for biochemistry purposes rather than ln but both are valid.

[nathansalce 3e]

since R T and F are all constants in standard conditions, these three constants can be multiplied and calculated to be 0.05916, just to simplify the process of calculations.

[aaron tang 2K]

Both of these equations are the same. constants R, T, F = to .05916

[Abby Ellstrom 1I]

These equations are essentially the same so you can use them interchangeably depending on which information you have.

[andrewr2H]

These equations are equivalent to each other, it is just that one is simplified.

[Sophia Bozone 2G]

These equations can be used in the same situation, however the one with a number already in it has been simplified with the entry of variables already.

[Ashley Macabasco 2K]

Because R, T and F are constants at standard conditions, the second equation is the same as the first equation with the constants computed into a single constant.

[Warda Sahib 2J]

They're the same, you can use either

[DamianW]

when you do you switch the signs of given cell potentials?