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Target By the end of this learning guide module, the students should be able
to:
1. Describe two types of electrochemical cells. 0.5
2. Describe how a galvanic cell works.
3. Write cell notations/diagrams for electrochemical cells.
A double vertical line is used to separate the half-cells and represent the
salt bridge. The electrolytes in the solutions are written closest to the salt
bridge. The electrolytes are separated from the electrodes by a single vertical
line.
Example 2
If there is no metal present to conduct the electrons from the anode to the
cathode on either or on both half-cells, we use an inert electrode such as
platinum or graphite. A comma is used to separate the half-cell components
present in the same phase. For example, for the reaction:
Example 3
In a heterogenous reaction (more than one phase), a vertical line is used to
indicate a phase boundary. Consider the example,
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lkJMtYGlM
For this lesson, watch only until segment 3:17 so you will not get
confused with the next topic.
1. Write the cell notation for the voltaic cell that incorporates each of
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the following redox reactions: (2 pts each)
In writing cell notation, write the reaction at the anode (oxidation half-
reaction) on the left hand side and the reaction at the cathode (reduction half-
reaction) on the right hand side. The two vertical lines that separate the two
half-reactions is the salt-bridge. The electrolytes in the solutions are written
closest to the salt bridge.
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suggested time allocation set by teacher
b
actual time spent by the student (for information purposes only)
ANSWER KEY
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References:
Moore, J. S., Xavier, P, Wendorff, F. & Hahn, A., John, W. (2020, November 6). Galvanic Cells. [Image]
Retrieved from https://chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/49558
Silberberg, M. (2011). Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 6th ed. McGraw Hill.
Thornley, R. [Richard Thornley]. (2016, August 30). 9.2 Convention on Writing the Cell (Cell Notation)
[SL IB Chemistry] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lkJMtYGlM