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(a)
Interpretation:
The standard electrode potential for the given cell has to be calculated in accordance with the given conditions and the test tube which is having
Concept Introduction:
The standard electrode potential of a cell
The relation between Gibbs free energy and cell potential: The amount of energy in a system that can be converted into useful energy is defined as free energy in
Free energy and the cell potential is related by the given equation.
Where,
(b)
Interpretation:
The standard electrode potential for the given cell has to be calculated in accordance with the given conditions and the test tube which is having
Concept Introduction:
The standard electrode potential of a cell
The relation between Gibbs free energy and cell potential: The amount of energy in a system that can be converted into useful energy is defined as free energy in thermodynamics.
Free energy and the cell potential is related by the given equation.
Where,
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