EMF of Concentration Cell with Transference given Activities Calculator

EMF of Cell Formula:

\[ EMF = t_- \times \left(\frac{[R] \times T}{[Faraday]}\right) \times \ln\left(\frac{a_2}{a_1}\right) \]

Transport Number of Anion:

Temperature:

Cathodic Ionic Activity:

mol/kg

Anodic Ionic Activity:

mol/kg

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1. What is EMF of Concentration Cell with Transference?

Definition: The electromotive force (EMF) of a concentration cell with transference is the potential difference generated when two half-cells with the same electrode material but different ion concentrations are connected, allowing ion transfer.

Purpose: This calculator helps determine the EMF generated due to concentration differences while accounting for ion transport numbers.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ EMF = t_- \times \left(\frac{[R] \times T}{[Faraday]}\right) \times \ln\left(\frac{a_2}{a_1}\right) \]

Where:

\( EMF \) — Electromotive force (volts)
\( t_- \) — Transport number of anion
\( [R] \) — Universal gas constant (8.314 J/mol·K)
\( T \) — Temperature (Kelvin)
\( [Faraday] \) — Faraday constant (96485 C/mol)
\( a_2 \) — Cathodic ionic activity (mol/kg)
\( a_1 \) — Anodic ionic activity (mol/kg)

Explanation: The formula accounts for the contribution of anion transport to the cell potential, temperature effects, and the natural logarithm of the activity ratio.

3. Importance of EMF Calculation

Details: Accurate EMF calculations are crucial for understanding electrochemical systems, designing batteries, corrosion studies, and analytical chemistry applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the transport number (0-1), temperature in Kelvin, and both ionic activities. All values must be positive, with activities > 0 and temperature > 0K.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the transport number of anion?
A: It's the fraction of total current carried by anions in the electrolyte, typically between 0 and 1.

Q2: Why use activities instead of concentrations?
A: Activities account for non-ideal behavior in solutions, especially important at higher concentrations.

Q3: What temperature units should I use?
A: Temperature must be in Kelvin (K = °C + 273.15).

Q4: What if my activities are equal?
A: The EMF will be zero since ln(1) = 0.

Q5: How precise are the results?
A: Results are precise to 6 decimal places, but actual accuracy depends on input precision.