26. Which of the following statements is mathematically CORRECT for an operating electrochemical cel — Electrochemistry Chemistry Question
Question
26. Which of the following statements is mathematically CORRECT for an operating electrochemical cell when it finally reaches macroscopic chemical equilibrium?
Answer: C
💡 Solution & Explanation
At chemical equilibrium, the net driving force for the reaction is zero ($\Delta G = 0$). Since $\Delta G = -nFE_{cell}$, the operating cell potential $E_{cell}$ strictly equals zero. The standard values ($E^\circ$ and $\Delta G^\circ$) are fixed constants and do not generally equal zero unless it is a concentration cell.
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