Question

A galvanic cell generates a cell potential of 0.32V when operated under standard conditions according to the reaction above. Which conditions are needed to construct a similar cell that generates the lowest cell potential?

Answer 1

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Let us quickly remember that the EMF of a cell under non standard conditions in given by the Nernst equation.

This equation states that;

E = E°cell - 0.592/n log Q

Where

E = EMF under non standard conditions

E°cell= standard EMF of the cell

n = number of electrons transferred

Q = reaction quotient

If the reaction quotient is greater than 1 then cell potential is less than the standard cell potential.

The cell that generates the lowest cell potential is the cell depicted in option C because Q has the greatest positive value(Q<1).