Which from following equations is correct for relation between standard cell potential and equilibrium constant?
Ecell =\(\frac {0.0592}{n}\) log10 K
Ecell = log10 K\(\frac {n}{(0.0592)}\)
E0cell = \(\frac {0.0592}{n}\) log10 K
Ecell = log10 K\(\frac {n}{0.0592}\)
The correct equation for the relation between standard cell potential (E°cell) and equilibrium constant (K) is:
E0cell = \(\frac {0.0592}{n}\) log10 K
This equation is known as the Nernst equation and is used to calculate the cell potential of an electrochemical cell under non-standard conditions. In the equation, "n" represents the number of moles of electrons transferred in the balanced redox reaction. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) E0cell = \(\frac {0.0592}{n}\) log10 K.
Galvanic cells, also known as voltaic cells, are electrochemical cells in which spontaneous oxidation-reduction reactions produce electrical energy. It converts chemical energy to electrical energy.
It consists of two half cells and in each half cell, a suitable electrode is immersed. The two half cells are connected through a salt bridge. The need for the salt bridge is to keep the oxidation and reduction processes running simultaneously. Without it, the electrons liberated at the anode would get attracted to the cathode thereby stopping the reaction on the whole.