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Chapter Objectives
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Electrochemistry
• Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry
that deals with the interconversion of electrical
energy and chemical energy.
• This conversion takes place in electrochemical cells
which are two types:
I. Galvanic Cells: electricity is produced by means
of spontaneous redox reaction.
CHEMICAL ENERGY ELECTRICAL ENERGY
II. Electrolytic Cells: electrical energy is used
to cause a non- spontaneous reaction to
occur.
ELECTRICAL ENERGY CHEMICAL ENERGY
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Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
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Oxidation number
The charge the atom would have in a molecule (or an
ionic compound) if electrons were completely transferred.
1. Write the unbalanced equation for the reaction ion ionic form.
Cr2O72- 2Cr3+
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Balancing Redox Equations
4. For reactions in acid, add H2O to balance O atoms and H+ to
balance H atoms.
Cr2O72- 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
14H+ + Cr2O72- 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
5. Add electrons to one side of each half-reaction to balance the
charges on the half-reaction.
Fe2+ Fe3+ + 1e-
6e- + 14H+ + Cr2O72- 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
6. If necessary, equalize the number of electrons in the two half-
reactions by multiplying the half-reactions by appropriate
coefficients.
6Fe2+ 6Fe3+ + 6e-
6e- + 14H+ + Cr2O72- 2Cr3+ + 7H2O 10
Balancing Redox Equations
7. Add the two half-reactions together and balance the final
equation by inspection. The number of electrons on both
sides must cancel.
8. Verify that the number of atoms and the charges are balanced.
14x1 – 2 + 6 x 2 = 24 = 6 x 3 + 2 x 3
1. Write the unbalanced equation for the reaction ion ionic form.
2. Separate the equation into two half-reactions.
3. Balance the atoms other than O and H in each half-reaction
4. For reactions in acid, add H2O to balance O atoms and H+ to
balance H atoms.
5. Add electrons to one side of each half-reaction to balance the
charges on the half-reaction.
6. If necessary, equalize the number of electrons in the two half-
reactions by multiplying the half-reactions by appropriate
coefficients.
7. Add the two half-reactions together and balance the final
equation by inspection. The number of electrons
12 on both
sides must cancel.
Balancing Redox Equations
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Balancing Redox Equations
Balance the following redox equations by the ion electron
method:
(a) Mn2+ + H2O2 → MnO2 + H2O (in basic solution)
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Balancing Redox Equations
Balance the following redox equations by the ion electron
method:
(a) Mn2+ + H2O2 → MnO2 + H2O (in basic solution)
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Oxidation-Reduction and Half-Reactions
Copper
wire
AgNO3
solution
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Problem 1
• For the following oxidaton-reduction reactions, identify the half
reactions and label them as oxidation or reduction.
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Problem 2
• For the following oxidaton-reduction reactions, identify the half
reactions and label them as oxidation or reduction.
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Terminology for Galvanic Cells
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Galvanic Cells
anode
oxidation
cathode
reduction
spontaneous
redox reaction electrolytes
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Terminology for Galvanic Cells
• General form of cell notation
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Problem 4
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Cell Potentials
E cell = Ered
(cathode) − Ered
(anode)
= +0.34 V − (−0.76 V)
= +1.10 V
Standard Cell Potentials
Method 2:
anode (oxidation): Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2 eˉ + 0.76V
E˚cell= +1.10 V
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Standard Cell Potentials
Problem 5: Using standard reduction potentials, a)
identify the anode and the cathode, b) write the half
reactions and overall reaction, and c) determine the cell
potential for a galvanic cell composed of cadmium and
nickel.
E=E o −
(0.0591)
logQ
n
• Q is the reaction quotient, and n is the number of electrons transferred
in the reaction.
• For rxn; aA + bB cC + dD
C c D d
Q =
A a B b
• In Q calculations only concentration of (aq) state and partial pressure
of (g) state included.
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REVIEW: CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
Chemical Equilibrium
- condition in which the concentrations of all
reactants and products stop changing
with time
ratef = kf[A]a[B]b
rater = kr[c]c[D]d
kf
=K=
C D c d
kr A B
a b
Uses of Equilibrium Constant
T (0C) Kc
25 6.0 x 105
200 0.65 kf
=K=
C D
c d
300 0.011 kr A B
a b
Kc =
COCl2
Kc = 4.57 x 109
CO Cl2
B. N2(g) + O2(g) 2NO(g) at 17000C
Kc =
NO 2
Kc = 3.52 x 10-4
N 2 O2
Writing Equilibrium Constant
Expression
Homogeneous Equilibria – reactants and products
are in the same phase
Heterogeneous Equilibria – reactants and products are
in different phases
• Concentrations of the reacting species in the
condensed phase are expressed in mol/L;
gaseous phase – mol/L or atm
Equilibrium Constant, Kc
Kc =
C c D d
A a B b
[ ] – concentration in molar or mole/L
Writing Equilibrium Constant
Expression
For gaseous reaction: concentration can be expressed
in partial pressure
For the general equation:
aA(g) + bB (g) cC(g) + dD(g)
Equilibrium Constant, Kp
c d
P P
Kp = C
a
D
b
P P A B
Kp = Kc (RT)Δn
If Δn = 0; Kp = Kc
Kc =
NH 3 2 Kp =
PNH 3
N 2 H 2 3 3
PN 2 ( P )
H2
Writing Equilibrium Constant
Expression
Equilibrium Costant, Kc
Kc =
CO
CO2 H 2
Writing Equilibrium Constant
Expression
Equilibrium Costant, Kc
Kc =
H 2O
H 2
Nonstandard Conditions
E=E o −
(0.0591)
logQ
n
• Q is the reaction quotient, and n is the number of electrons transferred
in the reaction.
• For rxn; aA + bB cC + dD
C c D d
Q =
A a B b
• In Q calculations only concentration of (aq) state and partial pressure
of (g) state included.
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Nonstandard Conditions
E=E o −
(0.0591)
logQ
n
• Q is the reaction quotient, and n is the number of electrons transferred
in the reaction.
• For rxn; aA + bB cC + dD
C c D d
Q =
A a B b
• In Q calculations only concentration of (aq) state and partial pressure
of (g) state included.
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Nonstandard Conditions
• The cell potential at nonstandard conditions is
calculated using the Nernst equation.
𝑅𝑇 0.0591
𝐸= 𝐸𝑜 − ln 𝑄 𝐸= 𝐸𝑜 − log 𝑄
𝑛𝐹 𝑛
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Nonstandard Conditions
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Nonstandard Conditions
𝑐 𝑑
𝐶 𝐷
𝑄= 𝑎 𝑏
𝐴 𝐵
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Sample Problem
𝑁𝑖 2+ 0.20 n=2
𝑄= + 2
= 2
= 0.80
𝐴𝑔 0.50
0.0591
𝐸= 𝐸𝑜
− log 𝑄
𝑛
0.0591
𝐸 = 1.049𝑉 − log 0.80 = 1.052 𝑉
2
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Cell Potentials and Free Energy
ΔG0- free energy related to the maximum possible
amount of work that can be done by the system
∆𝑮 ∝ −𝑬𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍
𝑾𝒎𝒂𝒙 = −𝑬𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍 x charge = ∆𝑮
𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆 = 𝒏𝑭
∆𝑮𝟎 = −𝒏𝑭𝑬𝟎
∆𝑮 = −𝒏𝑭𝑬𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍
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Standard Cell Potentials
Method 2:
anode (oxidation): Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2 eˉ + 0.76V
∆𝑮𝟎 = −𝒏𝑭𝑬𝟎
∆𝑮𝟎 = −𝒏𝑭𝑬𝟎 = - 2 mol x 96,485J/V.mol x 1.10V
∆𝑮𝟎 = −𝟐. 𝟏𝟐x 105J = -212kJ
Cell Potentials and Free Energy
Sample Problem: Given the standard cell potentials for the
half-reactions involved, calculate the standard free energy
change, ΔG.
Cathode (Reduction) Half-reaction E0 (volts)
Al3+(aq) + 3e- → Al(s) -1.66
Fe2+(aq) + 2e- → Fe(s) -0.41
∆𝑮𝟎 = −𝒏𝑭𝑬𝟎
Applications:
At Anode :
Pb(s) → Pb2+ + 2e-
Pb2+ + S042-(aq) → PbS04
At Cathode:
Pb02(s) + 4H+(aq) + 2e- → Pb2+ + 2H20
Pb2+ + SO42- → PbS04
Overall reaction:
Pb(s) + Pb02(s) + 4H+(aq) + 2S042-(aq) → 2PbSO4 + 2H20
Nickel-cadmium storage cell
At Anode :
Cd(s) + 2 OH- (aq) → Cd(OH)2 (s) + 2e-
At Cathode:
Ni02(s) + 2H20 + 2e- → Ni(OH)2Cs) + 2OH-(aq)
• Electrolytic cells are divided into two categories based on the nature
of the electrodes used.
+ -
Cathode
(Reduction) (Reduction)
- +
Anode
(Oxidation) (Oxidation)
Electrolysis of aqueous NaCl:
• Electroplating
- the application of a metal coating to a metallic or
other conducting surface by an electrochemical process.
Applications of Electrolysis:
Na+ + e- Na0
1 mole 1 mole electron 1 mole Na
6.022 x 1023 x 1.6022 x 10-19
96,500 C
1 F = 96,500 C
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Current and Charge
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Current and Charge
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Calculations Using Masses of Substances in Electrolysis
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Sample Problem
1 mol e- = 96,500 C
96,500 C 1 mol e-
1.08 x105 C X = 1.12 mol e-
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Sample Problem
• In a copper plating experiment in which copper metal is deposited
from copper(II) ion solution, the system is run for 2.6 hours at a
current of 12.0 A. What mass of copper depozited?
96,500 C 1 mol e-
1.12 x105 C X = 1.16 mol e-
2 mol e- : 1mol Cu
1.16 mol e- X = 0.58 mol Cu = 0.58 (63.55) = 37.0 g Cu
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Equation:
Q=It
Q – quantity of electricity in C or A.s
I – current in A
t – time in s
1 mol e- = 96,500 C
96,500 C 1 mol e-
1.08 x105 C X = 1.12 mol e-
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Sample Problem
• In a copper plating experiment in which copper metal is deposited
from copper(II) ion solution, the system is run for 2.6 hours at a
current of 12.0 A. What mass of copper depozited?
96,500 C 1 mol e-
1.12 x105 C X = 1.16 mol e-
2 mol e- : 1mol Cu
1.16 mol e- X = 0.58 mol Cu = 0.58 (63.55) = 37.0 g Cu
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Energy Consumption in kWh
Eletrical power is the rate of electricity consumption for
SI unit for power is watt.
𝟏 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒕 = 𝟏 𝑱/𝒔
𝟏 𝒌𝑾𝒉 = 𝟑. 𝟔𝟎 𝒙 𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝑱
𝟏𝑱 = 𝟏 𝑪 𝑽
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