Electrochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Primary batteries
A
use redox reactions that cannot be returned to their original state by recharging
2
Q
secondary batteries
A
often called “storage batteries” or “rechargeable batteries” in which the reactions can be reversed
3
Q
best known rechargeable battery
A
lead storage battery
4
Q
alkaline cells and dry cell batteries are both ________
A
primary batteries
5
Q
definition of volt
A
1 J / 1 C
6
Q
definition of coloumb
A
1 amp x second
7
Q
E cell
A
E cathode = E anode
8
Q
Nernst equation
A
E = Eo - (.0257V/n)ln(Q)
9
Q
Nernst for equilibrium constant value
A
ln(K) = (nEo)/(.0257V)
10
Q
Gibbs free energy equation
A
delta G = -n(F)(Eo)
