EMF s Flashcards
Reaction at positive electrode of lithium cell
Li+ + CoO2 + e- > Li+[CoO2]-
Reaction at negative electrode of lithium cell
Li > Li+ + e-
Reaction at negative electrode in hydrogen fuel cell
H2 + 2OH- > 2H2O +2e-
Reaction at positive electrode in hydrogen fuel cell
O2 + 2H2O + 4e- > 4OH-
Calculate EMF
RED-OX
RIGHT-LEFT
Which EMF is the one being oxidised
More negative
What must EMF be for the cell to e ‘good’
positive value
Explain the function of a salt bridge
Allow aqueous ions to flow to complete the circuit
Advanatge of using fuel cell over combustible fuels
Explain how to write standard notation of fuel cells
Negative half cell goes on the left of the double line
R|O||O|R
When is a Pt electrode required and why
When both forms of the metal are aqueous; to conduct electrons