By the end of this unit you will be able to:
-Define the terms reduction and oxidation
- Identify REDOX reactions
- Write oxidation and reduction half-reactions
- Balance REDOX reactions
- Predict if a REDOX reaction will occur spontaneously
- Draw & label electrochemical and electrolytic cells
- Describe the principles of electroplating
- Apply all concepts to real world examples
Vocabulary To Know
Anode
Cathode
Electrochemical Cell
Electrode
Electrolysis
Electrolytic Cell
Half-Reaction
Oxidation
Oxidaton Number (state)
REDOX
Reduction
Salt Bridge
Voltaic Cell