Standard EMF and equilibrium constant (E°cell = (RT/nF) ln K; at 298 K, E° = (0.0591 V/n) log K)
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E°cell = (RT/nF) ln K; at 298 K, E° = (0.0591 V/n) log K
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| F | 96485 C mol⁻¹ |
| K | Equilibrium constant of overall cell reaction (as written) |
| R | 8.314 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ |
| T | Temperature (K) |
| n | Electrons transferred per mole of reaction |
When to use this
Standard states; link thermodynamics (ΔG° = −RT ln K) with ΔG° = −nFE°.