Redox Equilibrium Chapter 1

• Cell notation for a Daniell cell:

Zn(s) │ Zn2+(aq, 1.0 mol dm–3) ║ Cu2+(aq, 1.0 mol dm–3) │ Cu(s)

Anode (negative terminal) Cathode (positive terminal)

• The voltage reading, E cell for the Daniell cell:

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E0cell = E0(cathode) – E0(anode)
E0cell = (+0.34) – (- 0.76) = + 1.10 V
The cell voltage, E0cell can be determined
by using the following formula:
E0cell = E0(positive terminal) – E0(negative terminal)
E0cell = E0(cathode) – E0(anode)

1A Determining the Voltage of a Voltaic Cell

Learning Science
Aim: To determine the voltage of a voltaic cell by using different pairs of metals. PAK 21 Through Inquiry
Problem statement: How can different pairs of metals dipped into electrolytes affect the
voltage of the voltaic cell?
Hypothesis: The greater the difference of the value of standard electrode potential of pairs
of metals, the greater the voltage reading.
Variables:
(a) Manipulated variables : Different pairs of metals.
(b) Responding variables : The voltage reading of the cell.
(c) Fixed variables : Volume and concentration of electrolytes.
Operational definition – Chemical cell: Voltmeter shows a reading when different types of pairs
of metals are dipped into electrolytes.
Materials: State a list of different metal plates and suitable salt solutions with a concentration of
1.0 mol dm−3.
Apparatus: Sandpaper, voltmeter and connecting wire with crocodile clips and state a suitable
apparatus to construct a chemical cell.
Procedure:
1. Using the provided metal plates and salt solutions, plan an experiment to construct
a simple chemical cell or a chemical cell that combines two half-cells.
2. Draw a labelled diagram of a simple chemical cell or a chemical cell that combines two half-cells
to carry out this experiment.
3. Write the investigation steps clearly.
4. Record all observations.
Results:
Record all observations in the following table.
Pair of metals Voltage (V) Negative terminal(anode) Positive terminal (cathode)

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