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If emf is positive that means the reaction is endothermic. But wouldn't it be more natural if the reaction is feasible when emf value is -ve(exothermic) ? I mean, isn't it easier to release energy than to absorb energy...

2007-03-08 02:19:48 · 1 answers · asked by Shiuan 1 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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? Positive emf doesn't mean that the reaction is endothermic (endothermic reactions have ΔH>0).
The criterion for spontaneous reactions is ΔG<0
If you use the Nernst equation you will reach the conclusion that for the reaction you have
ΔG= -nFE
where n the number of electrons participating in the reaction and
F the Faraday constant

So ΔG<0 (and the reaction will be spontaneous) only when E>0 (of course n,F>0).

2007-03-08 08:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by bellerophon 6 · 0 0

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