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Nernst equation calculation

(c) The O2 for the O2/H2O half cell is provided by air at 1 bar, so p(O2) = 0.2 bar.Use the Nernst Equation to determine the pressure of H2 required in the H+/H2 halfcell to achieve the required potential when operating at a temperature of 363 K

O2 + 4H+(aq) + 4e- -> 2H2O
2H+(aq) + 2e- -> H2

Would anyone be able to look at my working out i'm not confident
Original post by jacksonmeg
(c) The O2 for the O2/H2O half cell is provided by air at 1 bar, so p(O2) = 0.2 bar.Use the Nernst Equation to determine the pressure of H2 required in the H+/H2 halfcell to achieve the required potential when operating at a temperature of 363 K

O2 + 4H+(aq) + 4e- -> 2H2O
2H+(aq) + 2e- -> H2

Would anyone be able to look at my working out i'm not confident


I can;t see any errors... not done any of the calculations though
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Original post by JMaydom
I can;t see any errors... not done any of the calculations though


cool thanks

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