Electrochemical Cells – advanced version

Reviews basic redox chemistry principles, including energy conversion in the Daniell cell. We see how a galvanic cell is constructed and tested, and how you develop half-cell equations. The electrochemical series is explained: what it is, its uses, and the limitations of predictions based on the series.

• key redox chemistry principles (quick recap)
• the Daniell cell: how it converts chemical energy into electricity
• constructing and testing a cell
• writing half-cell equations
• the electrochemical series: how it works, and how it can be used to predict redox reaction products
• limitations of predictions

Chemistry Consultant: Warren Moseley (Co-author, Heinnemann Chemistry 2; former member VCAA Chemistry Standing C’tee).

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