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Electrochemical Cells and Electrode Potential
Chemistry · Chapter 3 · Physical Chemistry (Units 1-3: Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics)
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- Part 1: Cells and the standard hydrogen electrode15 slides
- Part 2: Electrochemical series and the Nernst equation15 slides
Flashcards Beta
31 cards for quick recall of key terms and facts.
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60 board-style questions with instant checks: Multiple choice 22, Short answer 17, Assertion and reason 5, Numerical 5.
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Short and long chapter tests in board pattern, with results and analysis.
Step 5: Not started- Chapter test (long) — Electrochemical Cells and Electrode Potential · 40 marks · 100 min
- Chapter test (short) — Electrochemical Cells and Electrode Potential · 20 marks · 50 min
Topics 5
- Electrolytic and electrochemical cells; redox reactions in a galvanic cell; how current is produced; cell notation
- Single electrode potential; standard hydrogen electrode (preparation, use, limitations); measuring standard potentials of Zn2+/Zn and Cu2+/Cu
- Factors affecting electrode potential: temperature, concentration and nature of electrode
- Electrochemical series based on standard reduction potentials; predicting feasibility of reactions
- Nernst equation; relation of cell emf to Gibbs energy and equilibrium constant; spontaneity