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What is delta G = -nFE?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

This is the Gibbs free energy formula for electrochemical reactions:

  • ΔG = change in Gibbs free energy (J or kJ)
  • n = number of moles of electrons transferred
  • F = Faraday's constant (96,485 C/mol)
  • E = cell potential (volts)

Relates electrical work to free energy change in redox reactions. Negative ΔG indicates spontaneous reaction.

General · Class 12