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Cathodic Potential is defined as electrode potential were the metal ions will be pulled towards the electrode. Check FAQs
Epc=Epa-(57me)
Epc - Cathodic Potential?Epa - Anodic Potential?me - Moles of Electron?

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Here is how the Cathodic Potential equation looks like.

-24Edit=4.5Edit-(572Edit)
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Cathodic Potential Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Epc=Epa-(57me)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Epc=4.5-(572)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Epc=4.5-(572)
LAST Step Evaluate
Epc=-24V/m

Cathodic Potential Formula Elements

Variables
Cathodic Potential
Cathodic Potential is defined as electrode potential were the metal ions will be pulled towards the electrode.
Symbol: Epc
Measurement: Potential GradientUnit: V/m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Anodic Potential
Anodic Potential is defined as electrode potential were the metal ions will be pulled away the electrode.
Symbol: Epa
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moles of Electron
Moles of Electron is a unit of measurement that is the amount of a pure substance containing the same number of chemical units in carbon.
Symbol: me
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Cathodic Potential

​Go Cathodic Potential given half potential
Epc=(E1/20.5)-Epa

Other formulas in Potentiometry and Voltametry category

​Go Anodic Potential
Epa=Epc+(57me)
​Go Anodic Potential given half potential
Epa=(E1/20.5)-Epc
​Go Applied Potential
Vapp=Ecell+(IPRP)
​Go Area of Electrode
A=(Ic2.69(108)NeCCI(D0.5)(ν0.5))23

How to Evaluate Cathodic Potential?

Cathodic Potential evaluator uses Cathodic Potential = Anodic Potential-(57/Moles of Electron) to evaluate the Cathodic Potential, The Cathodic Potential formula is defined as electrode potential were the metal ions will be pulled towards the electrode. Cathodic Potential is denoted by Epc symbol.

How to evaluate Cathodic Potential using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cathodic Potential, enter Anodic Potential (Epa) & Moles of Electron (me) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cathodic Potential

What is the formula to find Cathodic Potential?
The formula of Cathodic Potential is expressed as Cathodic Potential = Anodic Potential-(57/Moles of Electron). Here is an example- -24 = 4.5-(57/2).
How to calculate Cathodic Potential?
With Anodic Potential (Epa) & Moles of Electron (me) we can find Cathodic Potential using the formula - Cathodic Potential = Anodic Potential-(57/Moles of Electron).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cathodic Potential?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cathodic Potential-
  • Cathodic Potential=(Half Potential/0.5)-Anodic PotentialOpenImg
Can the Cathodic Potential be negative?
Yes, the Cathodic Potential, measured in Potential Gradient can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cathodic Potential?
Cathodic Potential is usually measured using the Volt per Meter[V/m] for Potential Gradient. Kilovolt per Meter[V/m], Volt per Centimeter[V/m] are the few other units in which Cathodic Potential can be measured.
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