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Nernst Equation Calculator

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Calculates the reduction potential of an electrochemical cell using the Nernst Equation. This equation relates the reduction potential of an electrochemical reaction to the standard electrode potential, temperature, and activities of the chemical species undergoing reduction and oxidation.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Standard Electrode Potential (E°), Temperature, Number of Electrons Transferred (n), Activity of Reactants, and Activity of Products in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Nernst Potential (E) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Copper Reduction at Standard Conditions

Standard Electrode Potential (E°): 0.34 V; Temperature: 298 K; Number of Electrons Transferred (n): 2; Activity of Reactants: 1; Activity of Products: 1

Nernst Potential (E): 0.34 V

Zinc Reduction at Standard Conditions

Standard Electrode Potential (E°): -0.76 V; Temperature: 298 K; Number of Electrons Transferred (n): 2; Activity of Reactants: 1; Activity of Products: 1

Nernst Potential (E): -0.76 V

High Temperature Reaction

Standard Electrode Potential (E°): 0.5 V; Temperature: 350 K; Number of Electrons Transferred (n): 1; Activity of Reactants: 0.5; Activity of Products: 1.5

Nernst Potential (E): 0.4668668508 V

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