Chapter 19, Problem 10SAQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: For an electrochemical cell, Q = 0.010 and K = 855, the correct conclusion regarding $E_{ell}$ and $E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{º}}$ is to be identified from the following given options:

a) $E_{ell}$ is positive and $E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{º}}$ is negative.

b) $E_{ell}$ is negative and $E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{º}}$ is positive.

c) $E_{ell}$_l and $E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{º}}$ are both negative.

d) $E_{ell}$ and $E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{º}}$ are both positive.