NEET Chemistry · Medium

Redox Reactions: Nernst sign MCQ

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Nernst signMediumQuestion 25085

Question

If reaction quotient increases for a galvanic cell reaction, cell emf generally:

  1. A
    Decreases
    Correct
  2. B
    Increases
  3. C
    Stays constant
  4. D
    Becomes infinite

Correct answer

Decreases

Explanation

Higher Q reduces driving force in the Nernst equation.