Electrochemistry
Master galvanic cells, cell potentials, the Nernst equation, and electrolytic cells.
What You'll Learn in Electrochemistry
Master galvanic cells, cell potentials, the Nernst equation, and electrolytic cells.
This section contains 3 topics with 9 practice problems and 24 flashcards. Each topic includes comprehensive written notes, worked examples with detailed solutions, and interactive lessons for hands-on practice.
Topics Covered
- Galvanic Cells and Standard Cell Potentials — Understand voltaic cells, half-reactions, standard reduction potentials, and calculating cell voltage.
- Nernst Equation and Concentration Effects — Use the Nernst equation to calculate cell potential under non-standard conditions and relate E to equilibrium constant K.
- Electrolytic Cells and Quantitative Electrolysis — Explore electrolysis, compare galvanic vs electrolytic cells, and use Faraday's laws for quantitative calculations.
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All Topics in Electrochemistry
Galvanic Cells and Standard Cell Potentials
Understand voltaic cells, half-reactions, standard reduction potentials, and calculating cell voltage.
Nernst Equation and Concentration Effects
Use the Nernst equation to calculate cell potential under non-standard conditions and relate E to equilibrium constant K.
Electrolytic Cells and Quantitative Electrolysis
Explore electrolysis, compare galvanic vs electrolytic cells, and use Faraday's laws for quantitative calculations.