Electrochemistry Flashcards
Cathode
the SOA and site of reduction half reaction
Anode
the SRA and site of oxidation half reaction
Electrode
solid pieces of metal where half reactions occur
Salt bridge
allows the flow of ions between half cells
Flow towards the anode
Anions
Flow towards the cathode
Cations
(Type of cell) are spontaneous
Volatic cells
(Type of cell) are not spontaneous
Electrolytic cells
Wire
allows electrons to flow from anode to cathode
An SOA half reaction represents the..
cathode
An SRA half reaction represents the..
anode
Electrons flow from..
anode to cathode
Anions move to the anode from the…
cathode half cell
Cations move to the cathode from the…
anode half cell
Inert electrode
an electrode (solid metal) that doesn’t react
Common inert electrodes
Carbon (C) or platinum (Pt)
When must an inert electrode be used?
when there is not a solid in the half reaction
Any half reaction higher than hydrogen (0) has…
a positive potential difference
Any half reaction lower than hydrogen (0) has…
a negative potential difference
Potential difference (voltage) formula
cathode - anode or SOA - SRA
If the reduction potential for Ag+ is +0.80, then what is it’s oxidation potential?
-0.80
Converts chemical energy to electrical energy
Voltaic cells
Converts electrical energy to chemical energy
Electrolytic cells
E net is positive
Voltaic
E net is negative
Electrolytic
Ex. of what?
Ag (s)|AgNO3 (aq)||Zn(NO3)2 (aq)|Zn (s)
Voltaic cell