Chapter 18
Electrochemistry
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Electrochemistry is the science involved in the interconversion of electrical and chemical reactions. Such reactions are called reduction-oxidation,…
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Electricity is generated by either electrons or ions flowing through a solution or a conducting medium. This flow of electrons or specifically…
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On comparing the reactivity of silver and lead, it is observed that the two ionic species, Ag+ (aq) and Pb2+ (aq), show a difference in their redox…
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Thermodynamics of a Redox Reaction
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics dealing with the relationship between heat and other forms of energy. In…
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A concentration cell is a type of a voltaic cell constructed by connecting two almost identical half-cells, both based on the same…
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A battery is a galvanic cell that is used as a source of electrical power for specific applications. Modern batteries exist in a multitude of forms…
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Material corrosion can be a limiting factor for different materials in many applications. Thus, it is necessary to better understand corrosion…
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Determination of Thermodynamic Properties of Alkaline Earth-liquid Metal Alloys Using the Electromotive Force Technique
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A novel electrochemical cell based on a CaF2 solid-state electrolyte has been developed to measure the electromotive force (emf) of binary alkaline…