Using transition metal ions as catalysts
In the reaction between peroxodisulphate ions and iodide ions, the iodide ions are oxidised to iodine whilst the peroxodisulphate ions
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In the reaction between peroxodisulphate ions and iodide ions, the iodide ions are oxidised to iodine whilst the peroxodisulphate ions
Much of the chemistry of transition metal ions is a consequence of the fact that the 3d and 4s orbitals
Continue readingExplaining the redox behaviour of transition metals
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The standard electrode potential for a half cell means exactly that – everything happening under standard conditions (298K, 100 kPa,
Continue readingUsing the Nernst equation to calculate the electrode potential of a half cell
Fuel cells commonly use the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce a voltage, with water being the only waste
Modern storage cells (batteries) can be divided into the non-rechargeable kind (primary cells) and the rechargeable kind (secondary cells). Primary
The spontaneity or feasibility of a reaction can be described by both a positive Ecell⦵ value or a negative value
The rusting of iron can be summarised by the equation 4 Fe(s) + 3 O2(g) + H2O(l) ⇾ 2 Fe2O3•xH2O(s)
A redox reaction consists of two half reactions – an oxidation and a reduction reaction. If we take a pair
Continue readingPredicting the feasibility of redox reactions using standard electrode potentials
We can link any two half cells together to form an electrochemical cell. A high resistance voltmeter prevents current (electrons)
Continue readingDetermining the potential difference of an electrochemical cell