Regarding this equation W(ele) does it mean the maximum amount of energy the can
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Question
Regarding this equation
W(ele) does it mean the maximum amount of energy the can be used with respect this battery?
nF represents the charge of this battery, but what does that even mean
And E(cell) refers to the potential energy difference between the electrodes in a galavanic cell. I am having a hard time grasping this matter, this is what I think it means, it’s the maximum amount of energy(electrons) that can be transmitted to do work with respect to the difference of potiential energy in each terminal
I have little to no knowledge regarding this matter, and I have hardly any knowledge in physics.
If anyone can add more information regarding this matter, it would be greatly appreciated.
As a side note, this is one of the topic we are covering in my chemistry class.
Thank you
Explanation / Answer
From the formula of gibbs free energy available in a cell
E = - nFE
E = Standard electrode potential ( EMF of the cell in volts)
n = number of moles of electrons transferred per mole of reaction in the electrochemical cell
F = Faraday constant , in coloumbs per mole