Chemistry for Engineering Students
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.89PAE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The relationship between maximum electrical work and cell potential used to measure the free energy change for
Concept Introduction:
Electrical work refers to the work done by applying an electric field on any particle carrying a charge.
Cell potential indicates the potential difference that exists between two half-cells in a galvanic cell.
Free energy change measures the maximum useful work done by a system.
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