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Definition: This calculator determines the temperature of a liquid in a concentration cell with transference based on cell potential, transport number, and ionic activities.
Purpose: It helps electrochemists and researchers analyze concentration cells and understand temperature effects on electrochemical systems.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula relates the cell potential to the temperature through the Nernst equation modified for transference.
Details: Accurate temperature determination is crucial for understanding electrochemical processes, cell performance, and reaction kinetics.
Tips: Enter the cell EMF (in volts), anion transport number (0-1), and both ionic activities (must be different). All values must be positive.
Q1: What is a concentration cell with transference?
A: It's an electrochemical cell where the EMF arises from a difference in concentration of the same electrolyte, accounting for ion transport.
Q2: What is the transport number of an anion?
A: It's the fraction of total current carried by the anion in the electrolyte (typically between 0 and 1).
Q3: Why must the ionic activities be different?
A: The cell potential arises from the concentration difference. If activities are equal, the potential would be zero.
Q4: What are typical values for ionic activities?
A: Activities range from near 0 for very dilute solutions up to several mol/kg for concentrated electrolytes.
Q5: How does temperature affect concentration cells?
A: Temperature influences ion mobility, reaction rates, and the equilibrium potential of the cell.