Electrode potentials snd electrochemical cells 3.1.11 Flashcards
what is a half cell
One half of an electrochemical cell . they can be constructed of a metal dipped in its ions , or a platinum electrode with 2 aqueous ions
what is an inert but electrically conductive electrode commonly used
platinum
how is an electrochemical cell created
by joining 2 different half cells together
what are electro cells made up of
2 half cells joined by a wire voltmeter and a salt bridge
what does a voltmeter do
•Measures voltage between two half cells . Known as the emf
• electrons flow from a more reactive metal to a less reactive one
what is a salt bridge made out of
filter paper with potassium nitrate solution
what does a salt bridge do
The ions in the ionic substance in the salt bridge move through the salt bridge .
To complete the circuit
what does the electrode potential value measure
tells us how easily the half cell gives up electrons ( oxidised )
how can you tell which half cell is being reduced or oxidised
Look at the their electrode potential value from the data book
what if the electrode potential value is negative
it undergoes oxidation
what if the electrode potential value is positive
undergoes reduction
what is the standard hydrogen electrode
Is used to as a reference to measure standard electrode potentials
what’s the electrode potential value for the standard hydrogen electrode
0.00V
what are the general conditions and set ip for the standard hydrogen electrode
- H2(g) in at 298K and 100KPa
- 1 moldm-^3 of Cu2+ ions ( solution)
- 1 moldm-3 of H+ ions (solution)
- Platinum electrode
what is the electrochemical series
A list of electrode potentials in numerical order
What order can the electrochemical series be in
either ascending or descending order
what are oxidising agents
increasing tendency to gain electrons
which half cell reactions would be stronger oxidising agents
The ones with a more positive electrode potential