Physical Chemistry Essentials - Hofmann A. 2018

Solutions of Electrolytes
4.4 Exercises

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The standard reduction potential is measured at c(lactate) = c(pyruvate) = c(H⁺) = 1 M and has a value of E ^— = 0.21 V. Calculate and plot the pH dependency of the reduction potential for this system at 298 K, assuming c(lactate) = c(pyruvate).

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