Galvanic Cell Calculator

Calculate EMF, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium constants for electrochemical cells using standard reduction potentials.

Cell Configuration

Cell EMF (E cell)

1.100 V

Spontaneous Reaction

E0E0 cell
1.100 V
e-Electrons (n)
2
GDelta G
-212.3 kJ/mol
KK (eq)
1.62e+37

Cell Notation:

Zn | Zn2+ || Cu2+ | Cu

Half-Reactions:

Anode: Zn2+ + 2e- <- Zn (reversed)

Cathode: Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu

Maximum Work:

212.3 kJ/mol

Galvanic Cell Basics

Anode (-)

Oxidation occurs. Electrons flow from here. More negative E0.

Cathode (+)

Reduction occurs. Electrons flow to here. More positive E0.