Chapter 18 & Chapter 19 Flashcards
Define Oxidation
The loss of electrons
Define Reduction
The gain of electrons
Oxidation is known as the __________ in oxidation state
Increase
Reduction is known as the __________ reduction state
Decrease
What is the oxidation state of S in KHSO4?
+6
What is the oxidation state of Carbon in CO3 2-
+4
What is the oxidation states of the following? I) Cl2 II) Na+ III) KF IV) CO2 V) FeSO4
I) O II) +1 III) K: +1, F: -1 IV) C: +4, O: -2 V): Fe:+6, SO4: -2
What is the oxidation states of the following? I) Ag II) Fe3+ III) CH4 IV) Cr2O7 2- V) ClO4- VI) CaH2
I) 0 II) +3 III) C: -4, H: +1 IV) Cr: +6, O: -2 V) Cl: +7, O: -2 VI) Ca: -2 H: +1
Define Voltaic (Galvanic) Cell
Cell that PRODUCES electrical current from a SPONTANEOUS chemical reaction
Define Electrolytic Cell
Cell that CONSUMES electrical current to drive a NONSPONTANEOUS chemical reaction
Which type of cell has a system that does work on the surroundings?
Voltaic Cell
Which type of cell has the desired outcome of creating electricity?
Voltaic Cell
Which type of cell has a surrounding that does work on the system?
Electrolytic Cell
Which type of cell has the desired outcome of creating a chemical reaction?
Electrolytic Cell
What are the components that make up a Voltaic Cell?
2 half cells, 2 electrodes, 2 aqueous electrolyte solutions, a wire connecting the electrodes, and one salt bridge
What are the 2 ways of writing out a cell notation?
I) Anode | Electrolyte || Electrolyte | Cathode | Pt
II) Fe (s) | Fe2+ (aq) || MnO4- (aq), H+, Mn2+ (aq) | Pt
ΔGrxn < 0 = ???
(Q < K) Spontaneous, reaction moves to the right
ΔGrxn > 0 = ???
(Q > K) Nonspontaneous, reaction moves to the left
ΔGrxn = 0 ???
(Q = K) At equilibrium, reaction moves neither way
When solving for ΔGrxn using Hess’s Law, when a chemical reaction is multiplied by a factor what happens to the ΔGrxn?
Also multiplied by the same factor
When solving for ΔGrxn using Hess’s Law, when a chemical reaction is reversed what happens to the ΔGrxn?
It changes signs
What is the equation used when calculating Free Energy ΔGrxn of nonstandard amounts?
ΔGrxn = ΔG^o rxn + RTlnQ
What is the oxidation state of a free element?
0
What is the oxidation state of H?
+1
What is the oxidation state of O?
-2
Define Anode
Electrode where Oxidation occurs
Define Cathode
Electrode where Reduction occurs
T/F Electrons flow from Cathode to Anode
False; electrons flow from Anode to Cathode
What is the equation used to calculate Cell Potential?
E^o cell = E^o final (Cathode) - E^o initial (Anode)
What is the equation used to calculate ΔG^o from Cell Potential?
ΔG^o = -nF(E^o cell)
In the equation ΔG^o = -nF(E^o cell), what does F represent?
Faraday’s constant (96485)
What is the equation used to calculate K from Cell Potential at standard conditions?
E^o cell = 0.0592V/n (logK)
What is the equation used to calculate Cell Potential of nonstandard concentrations at standard conditions?
E cell = E^o cell - 0.0592V/n (logQ)
If E^o cell > 0 it is…
Spontaneous (Voltaic Cell)
If E^o cell < 0 it is…
Nonspontaneous (Electrolytic Cell)