Electrochemical Cell Notation and Representation
Chemistry ⇒ Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Electrochemical Cell Notation and Representation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how to indicate a gas involved in a half-cell in cell notation.
Describe how to represent a cell in which a solid metal is oxidized and a gas is reduced.
Describe how to write the cell notation for a cell where both half-cells use the same metal but different ion concentrations.
Describe the general format for writing electrochemical cell notation.
Explain the significance of including the physical state of each species in cell notation.
Explain why an inert electrode such as platinum is used in some electrochemical cells.
Explain why the order of writing species in cell notation is important.
In the cell notation Fe(s) | Fe2+(aq) || Cu2+(aq) | Cu(s), which species is being oxidized?
In the cell notation Pt(s) | H2(g) | H+(aq) || Ag+(aq) | Ag(s), which electrode is inert?
In the cell notation Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) || Ag+(aq) | Ag(s), which electrode acts as the cathode?
In the cell notation Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq, 0.1 M) || Cu2+(aq, 1.0 M) | Cu(s), which half-cell is not at standard conditions?
In the cell notation, what does a comma ',' indicate between species?
In the cell notation, what does the double vertical line '||' represent?
In the cell notation, what does the notation (aq, 0.5 M) indicate?
In the cell notation, what does the order of writing the half-cells indicate about the direction of electron flow?
In the cell notation, which side (left or right) is the site of oxidation?
What is the purpose of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?
