BRAINCAKEThermodynamic Feasibility of a Reaction and the Extent of a Reaction
A redox reaction is thermodynamically feasible if the cell potential is positive. A reaction may be thermodynamically feasible but may not take place.
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Key terms in this lesson
- standard cell potential
- The potential difference between two half cells under standard conditions, calculated as the more positive electrode potential minus the more negative.
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