The Nernst equation gives cell EMF at non-standard conditions. For a half-cell Mⁿ⁺ + ne⁻ → M, it is:
- E = E°/n
- E = E° - (RT/nF) ln Q
- E = E° + (RT/nF) ln Q
- E = E° (no correction)
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Correct answer: B. E = E° - (RT/nF) ln Q
**Nernst equation:** E = E° - (RT/nF) ln Q where Q is reaction quotient.
At 25°C: E = E° - (0.0591/n) log Q (with log base 10).