A potential of - 0.788 V is applied to a cell with Nernst Potential of -0.734 V. The internal resistance of the cell is 18 Ohms, and the current of 1.78 mA is passed through it. Calculate the Overpotential, due to the electrodes, for this cell. a. Zero b. Overpotential cannot be determined c. 0.032 V d. 0.022 V e. 0.054

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A potential of - 0.788 V is applied to a cell with Nernst Potential of -0.734 V. The internal
resistance of the cell is 18 Ohms, and the current of 1.78 mA is passed through it. Calculate
the Overpotential, due to the electrodes, for this cell.
a. Zero
b. Overpotential cannot be determined
c. 0.032 V
d. 0.022 V
e. 0.054

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