3.1.11Physical chemistry
Electrode Potentials & Cells
Standard electrode potentials, the electrochemical series, electrochemical cells, and fuel cells and batteries.
- Year 2 (A-level)
- 4 lessons
- Exam practice and flashcards
- LESSON 1Standard Electrode Potentials
Standard electrode potential, the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE), and measuring half-cell potentials.
- LESSON 2The Electrochemical Series
The electrochemical series, predicting feasibility of redox reactions, and limitations of E° predictions.
- LESSON 3Electrochemical Cells
Diagramming cells, standard cell notation, role of the salt bridge, and electron flow direction.
- LESSON 4Fuel Cells & Batteries
Commercial applications of cells: non-rechargeable, rechargeable lithium-ion cells, and hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells.