Summary:
The Effect of Concentration on Cell Potential
When Q < 1; [reactant] > [product], ln Q < 0, so Ecell > Eocell
When Q = 1; [reactant] = [product], ln Q = 0, so Ecell = Eocell
When Q > 1; [reactant] < [product], ln Q > 0, so Ecell < Eocell
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