Kagutsuchi
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Nernst-equation problems
Hi guys! I learnt to use the Nernst-equation today. The question is: wwhat to use as the change in oxidation number when the charges of the ions are
not equal? For example when we calculate an Ag+/Ag and a Cu2+/Cu cell.
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deltaH
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The Nernst equation is used with each half reaction separately to determine the non-standard electrode potentials. From there you can work out
the non-standard cell potential in the usual manner.
[Edited on 6-9-2015 by deltaH]
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Oh, thanks. I have just always seen it withthe same amount of electrons needed for the half-reactions and then it works with just one equation 
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