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Definition: This calculator determines the total number of ions in a concentration cell with transference, considering the cell's EMF, ion valencies, transport numbers, and ionic activities.
Purpose: It helps electrochemists and researchers analyze concentration cells and understand ion transport phenomena.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Details: Understanding ion transport in concentration cells is crucial for battery development, corrosion studies, and electrochemical sensor design.
Tips: Enter all required parameters. Temperature defaults to 298K (25°C). Ensure ionic activities are in the same units.
Q1: What is a concentration cell with transference?
A: An electrochemical cell where the EMF arises from a concentration difference of the same electrolyte, with ion transport between half-cells.
Q2: How is the transport number of anion determined?
A: Typically measured experimentally using methods like the moving boundary method or from conductivity measurements.
Q3: Why is temperature important in this calculation?
A: Temperature affects both the Nernst equation and the transport properties of ions in solution.
Q4: What are typical values for ionic activities?
A: Activities range from 0 to 1 for ideal solutions, but can exceed 1 for highly concentrated solutions.
Q5: How does this relate to real-world applications?
A: This calculation is fundamental in battery technology, electroplating, and biological membrane potential studies.