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Homework Statement
Calculate standard potential for a Cu2+ 0.5M, Zn2+ 0.5M cell.
Homework Equations
Ecell = E0cell - (RT/nF)lnQ
The Attempt at a Solution
So, I know at standard conditions it would simply be
Ecell = 0.340 - (-0.763)
Ecell = 1.103
It's the concentrations that are confusing me. If they are the same and no half reactions are multiplied, I get a Q value of 1.
lnQ = ln(1) = 0.
So in this case does it not matter what the concentrations are as long as they are the same?