Electrode and Cell Potentials Flashcards
- Describe and relate the definitions of electrode and cell potentials. - Interpret electrode potentials in terms of relative oxidant and reductant strengths. - Calculate cell potentials and predict redox spontaneity using standard electrode potentials.
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Cell Potentials
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The voltage produced by Galvanic cell, showing how much electrical energy the redox reaction generates.
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Standard Cell Potentials
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The cell potential measured when everything is at standard conditions (1 M for solutions, 1 arm for gases, 25 degrees C).
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Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE)
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A reference electrode used to measure other electrode’s potentials. It has a potential of 0.00 V and involves hydrogen gas and platinum electrode.
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Electrode Potential
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The voltage of a single electrode in a half-cell, showing its tendency to gain or lose electrons.
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Standard Electrode Potential
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The electrode potential measured under standard conditions, compared to the standard hydrogen electrode.
