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Cell Potential: The Nernst Equation
Cell Potential: The Nernst Equation
20. Electrochemistry / Cell Potential: The Nernst Equation / Problem 2

The Nernst equation is applicable not just to cell reactions, but also to half-reactions. Consider the following half-reaction, 

2 Hg2+(aq) + 2 e → 2 Hg22+(aq)       E° = 0.92 V

Using the Nernst equation, what is its potential at 25 °C if [Hg2+] = [Hg22+] = 0.15 M?

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