Chemistry Flashcards
Reduction
Reaction in which a species gains electrons
Oxidation
A reaction in which a species loses electrons
Oxidizing agent
Gain electrons
Reducing agent
Loses electrons
Galvanic Cell
- ΔG
+EMF
Two containers
Anode -
Cathode +
Daniell cell- Zn anode, Cu cathode, electrons through wire from anode to cathode, ions through salt bridge
Anode
Electrode where oxidation occurs
Cathode
Electrode where reduction occurs
Electrolytic cell
+ΔG
-EMF
Electric current required for reaction to occur
One container
Anode +
Cathode -
Faraday’s constant
96,487 C/mol e-
Lewis acid
Electron pair acceptor
BCl3, AlCl3
Lewis base
Electron pair donor
Volume of a mole of gas at STP
22.4 L
State function
Value depends only on initial and final states of the system; independent of path
Pressure Volume Temperature Density Viscosity Enthalpy Internal energy Entropy Free energy
NOT work OR q, amount of heat transferred
q=?
q=mcΔT
1 ATM=
760 torr
760 mmhg