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E°cell

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

E°cell, also known as the standard cell potential, is a measure of the potential difference between two half-cells in an electrochemical cell under standard conditions. It indicates how much voltage (or driving force) there is to push electrons through the circuit.

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