Electrode (half-cell) Nernst form (E = E° − (0.0591/n) log ([oxidised]/[reduced]))
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E = E° − (0.0591/n) log ([oxidised]/[reduced])
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| n | Electrons in the reduction half-equation |
| [ox] | Activity or concentration term for oxidised species (raised to stoichiometric powers in full Q) |
| [red] | Reduced form term |
When to use this
Half-reaction written as reduction; solids omitted from Q.