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What is the formula for the cell potential (E(cell)) in a Daniell cell when expressed using base 10 logarithm and given R = 8.314, F = 96487, and T = 298 K?
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Options:
  • A E(cell) = Eo(cell) - 0.059/2 log [Zn2+] / [Cu2+]
  • B E(cell) = Eo(cell) - 0.298/2 log [Cu2+] / [Zn2+]
  • C E(cell) = Eo(cell) - 0.059/2 log [Cu2+] / [Zn2+]
  • D E(cell) = Eo(cell) - 0.298/2 log [Zn2+] / [Cu2+]
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The correct answer is: E(cell) = Eo(cell) - 0.059/2 log [Zn2+] / [Cu2+]
When expressed using base 10 logarithm and with the provided values of R, F, and T, the formula for the cell potential (E(cell)) in a Daniell cell is E(cell) = Eo(cell) - 0.059/2 log [Zn2+] / [Cu2+].

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