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Chp 17 Electrochemistry. Galvanic Cells. A device in which chemical energy is converted into electrical energy Oxidation – reduction (redox) reactions e- ‘s transfer from reducing agent to oxidizing agent. Galvanic Cell. Voltage meter. e -. e -. e -. Salt Bridge Why?. Zn. Cu. Zn 2+
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Galvanic Cells • A device in which chemical energy is converted into electrical energy Oxidation – reduction (redox) reactions e- ‘s transfer from reducing agent to oxidizing agent
Galvanic Cell Voltage meter e- e- e- Salt Bridge Why? Zn Cu Zn 2+ SO4 2- Cu 2+ SO42- http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/essentialchemistry/flash/galvan5.swf
What is happening to the Zn and the Cu? Zn is making electrons (oxidization) Cu is gaining electrons (reduction) Anode where electrons are produced. Cathode where electrons are used. Cell potential cell (volt) or (V) Zn disappearing Forming Cu
Standard Reduction Potentials Anode: Zn(s) Zn 2+(aq) + 2 e- Cathode: Cu 2+(aq) + 2 e- Cu (s) ocell = ocat + oan ocell = (+0.76V) + (+0.34V) = +1.10 V Must be positive
Examples Fe 3+(aq) + Cu (s) Cu 2+(aq) + Fe 2+(aq) Half reactions Red: ( Fe 3+ + 1e - Fe 2+) Ox: Cu Cu 2+ + 2e – 2Fe 3+(aq) + Cu (s) Cu 2+(aq) + 2Fe 2+(aq) ocell = ocat + oan ocell = 0.43 V o = 0.77 V 2 o = - 0.34 V Opposite sign because of Ox = 0.77 V + (-0.34 V)
Line Notation Zn (s) + Cu 2+(aq) Zn 2+(aq) + Cu (s) Zn(s) l Zn 2+(aq) ll Cu 2+(aq) l Cu(s) electrode electrode