General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - 20-4 Concept Assessment - Page 880: 20-4

Answer

More products are formed in the case of the cell with $E^{\circ}\gt0$. A net reaction, in reverse direction, occurs in the case of the cell with $E^{\circ}<0$; the concentrations of the reactants increase and those of the products decrease, until equilibrium is reached.

Work Step by Step

More products are formed in the case of the cell with $E^{\circ}\gt0$. A net reaction, in reverse direction, occurs in the case of the cell with $E^{\circ}<0$; the concentrations of the reactants increase and those of the products decrease, until equilibrium is reached.
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