N

Definition

In the equation ΔG° = -nFE°, n represents the number of moles of electrons transferred during an electrochemical reaction. It helps determine how much electrical charge is involved in the reaction.

Related terms

Faraday's Constant (F): Faraday's constant represents the amount of electric charge carried by one mole of electrons. It allows us to convert between moles of electrons and coulombs.

Oxidation State:

The oxidation state indicates the hypothetical charge that an atom would have if all bonds were purely ionic, assigning shared electrons completely to one atom or the other.

Redox Reaction:

A redox reaction is a chemical reaction that involves both oxidation (loss of electrons) and reduction (gain of electrons). It often occurs in electrochemical cells.