Question

(B) (a) (i) Define the following:
(i) Cell potential

Hint:

The cell potential is calculated as the difference between the reduction potentials of the cathode and anode, and it indicates the direction of electron flow in an electrochemical cell.

Answer 1

Cell potential is the difference in the electric potential between two electrodes in an electrochemical cell. It is a measure of the ability of a redox reaction to occur spontaneously. The cell potential is typically measured in volts (V) and is denoted by \( E_{\text{cell}} \). The higher the cell potential, the greater the driving force for the reaction. \bigskip