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Loss of electrons:
Charge goes up
Occurs at anode
(OIL RIG) |
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Gain of electrons:
Charge goes down
Occurs at cathode
(OIL RIG) |
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| Substance that causes oxidation by being reduced (gaining electrons) |
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| Substance that causes reduction by being oxidized (losing electrons) |
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Voltaic Cell
(aka Galvanic) |
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Definition
A spontaneous reaction that generates electricity
DE > 0 |
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Electrical energy forces a nonspontaneous reaction
DE < 0 |
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| Electrode where reduction occurs (Red Cat) |
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Electrode where oxidation occurs
(An Ox) |
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Ecell = RT lnK
nF
(use equation page) |
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| Conversion between E & DG |
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DG = -nFE
Units will be in Joules(use equation page) |
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| Conversion between DG & K |
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Definition
DG = - RTlnK
Since DG is in kJ, use the R value that has J in the unit |
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