i was wondering when figuring out the value of E° cell which equation do i use?
1. cathode - anode
or
2. cathode + anode
the OAT Kaplan book is gave the second equation but the Kaplan MCAT book is giving me the first equation
i was wondering when figuring out the value of E° cell which equation do i use?
1. cathode - anode
or
2. cathode + anode
my OAT kaplan book is giving my the second equation but the kaplan MCAT book is giving me the first equation
In a spontaneous (Galvanic, concentration) cell, the sign of the anode is (+), as anions are attracted to it in order to balance out the newly oxidized charges. Opposite occurs in the cathode.
In a non-spontaneous (Electrochemical) cell, the sign of the anode is (-)... however, since oxidation...