Electrochemistry
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe defining traits of redox chemistry
Identify the oxidant and reductant of a redox reaction
Balance chemical equations for redox reactions using the half-reaction method
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the function of a galvanic cell and its components
Use cell notation to symbolize the composition and construction of galvanic cells
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe and relate the definitions of electrode and cell potentials
Interpret electrode potentials in terms of relative oxidant and reductant strengths
Calculate cell potentials and predict redox spontaneity using standard electrode potentials
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Explain the relations between potential, free energy change, and equilibrium constants
Perform calculations involving the relations between cell potentials, free energy changes, and equilibrium
Use the Nernst equation to determine cell potentials under nonstandard conditions
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the electrochemistry associated with several common batteries
Distinguish the operation of a fuel cell from that of a battery
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Define corrosion
List some of the methods used to prevent or slow corrosion
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the process of electrolysis
Compare the operation of electrolytic cells with that of galvanic cells
Perform stoichiometric calculations for electrolytic processes