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Nernst Equation: Dependence of emf on Concentration


A U tube is used to construct a Cu-Zn battery. The concentration of the Cu and/or Zn solution is varied and the emf is measured to show that it varies with concentration.

The emf of a cell depends on the concentrations of ion and on gas pressures. Nernst equation relates the cell emf's for various concentrations and gas pressures to standard electrode potentials.

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