Practice Nernst Equation (2.3) - Electrochemistry

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Question 1.
What is the Nernst Equation used for?
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Think of the context of electrochemical cells.
Question 2.
What does the variable 'E' represent in the Nernst Equation?
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Remember its significance in cell operation.
3Question 3.
What is the Nernst Equation primarily used for?
- To calculate mass
- To find reaction rate
- To relate cell potential to ion concentrations
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Think about its role in electrochemistry.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Nernst Equation indicates that higher concentrations of reactants always lead to lower cell potential.
- True
- False
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Consider how concentration affects the reaction quotient.
Question 5.
Given a galvanic cell with E° = 0.76 V and concentrations of Cu^2+ at 0.01 M and Zn^2+ at 1 M, calculate the cell potential using the Nernst Equation.
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Don't forget to convert log values properly.
Question 6.
Explain how the Nernst Equation can be applied to predict the potentials in biological systems, such as neurons.
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Consider the role of ion pumps in cellular potentials.

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