Electrochemistry · Summer Term

The Nernst Equation

Calculating cell potentials under non-standard conditions.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how concentration changes affect cell potential.
  2. Construct calculations using the Nernst equation for various electrochemical cells.
  3. Analyze the relationship between cell potential and Gibbs free energy under non-standard conditions.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Chemistry - ElectrochemistryA-Level: Chemistry - Nernst Equation
Year: Year 13
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Electrochemistry
Period: Summer Term

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