Nernst Equation Calculator
### Electrochemistry & Electrochemical Cell Potential Named after Nobel Laureate Walther Nernst, the **Nernst Equation** links the reduction potential of an electrochemical half-cell or full cell to.
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Calculating non-standard voltage for a Galvanic cell with $E^0 = 1.10\text{ V}$, $n=2\text{ e}^-$, $T=298.15\text{ K}$, and $Q=0.01$: Delivers $E_{\text{cell}} = 1.1591\text{ V}$, $+\text{0.0591 V}$ voltage boost, and $\Delta G = -223.68\text{ kJ/mol}$.
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Electrochemistry & Electrochemical Cell Potential
Named after Nobel Laureate Walther Nernst, the Nernst Equation links the reduction potential of an electrochemical half-cell or full cell to the standard electrode potential, temperature, and activity quotient of species.
Core Electrochemistry Equations
- Full Nernst Equation: E = E^0 - (R · T) / (n · F) (Q)
- Base-10 Simplification at 298.15 K: E = E^0 - 0.05916 Vn _10(Q)
- Reaction Quotient: Q = ([C]^c [D]^d) / ([A]^a [B]^b)
- Non-Standard Gibbs Free Energy: Δ G = -n · F · E
- Standard Equilibrium Constant: K_eq = e^(n · F · E^0) / (R · T)
Constants in Electrochemistry
- Ideal Gas Constant (R): 8.31446 J/(mol·K)
- Faraday Constant (F): 96,485.33 C/mol e^-
Biophysics & Neuronal Membrane Potentials
In neurophysiology, the Nernst potential determines the reversal voltage across semi-permeable cell membranes for individual ions, creating biological nerve impulse signals.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Standard Cell Potential (E°) (e.g. 1.10 in V), Electrons Transferred (n) (e.g. 2 in mol e-), Temperature (T) (e.g. 298.15 in K), and Reaction Quotient (Q) (e.g. 0.01). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Nernst Equation: E = E0 - (RT / (nF)) * ln(Q)
Delta G = -n F E (in J/mol -> / 1000 for kJ/mol)
Worked Example
Calculating non-standard voltage for a Galvanic cell with E^0 = 1.10 V, n=2 e^-, T=298.15 K, and Q=0.01: Delivers E_cell = 1.1591 V, +0.0591 V voltage boost, and Δ G = -223.68 kJ/mol.
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