MCAT General Chemistry Question 173: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 173

8. Which of the following can alter the emf of an electrochemical cell?

  • A. The mass of the electrodes
  • B. The length of the wire connecting the half-cells
  • C. The overall size of the battery
  • D. The temperature of the solutions in the half-cells

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

E°cell is dependent upon the change in free energy of the system through the equation RT ln Keq = nFE°cell. The temperature, T, appears in this equation; thus, a change in temperature will impact the E°cell.

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