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Question
Under what condition is ECell = 0 or ∆rG = 0?
Solution
At equilibrium i.e., when the cell is completely discharged,
ECell = 0 and ∆G = 0
∴ ∆G = – nFE
∴ When E = 0, ∆G is also equal to zero.
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