For a Mg | Mg2+(aq) || Ag+(aq) | Ag the correct Nernst Equation is :
- Ecell = E cell - RT2F [Ag+]2[Mg2+]
- Ecell = E cell - RT2F [Mg2+][Ag+]
- Ecell = E cell - RT2F [Ag+][Mg2+]
- Ecell = E cell + RT2F [Ag+]2[Mg2+]
Answer
(4) Ecell = E cell + RT2F [Ag+]2[Mg2+]
Solution
At the anode (oxidation), Mg Mg2+ + 2e-, and at the cathode (reduction), 2Ag+ + 2e- 2Ag, so the
cell reaction is Mg(s) + 2Ag+(aq) Mg2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) with n = 2.
Pure solids are not written, so Q = [Mg2+][Ag+]2 and
Ecell = E cell - RT2F [Mg2+][Ag+]2
Ecell = E cell + RT2F [Ag+]2[Mg2+]
Answer: (4)