CHEM1011 - Resources for Week 13
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Electrolytic Cells
identify the processes and species formed at the anode and cathode of Galvanic and electrolytic cells
identify the direction of electron flow in Galvanic and electrolytic cells
identify what can be electroysed and the role of over-potential in the electrolysis of water and in the production of NaOH and Cl2
use Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis to relate the amount of product to the electric current applied
Electrochemistry (Batteries and Corrosion)
explain the difference between primary and secondary batteries
identify the chemical reactions in common batteries
explain how fuel cells work
explain how corrosion occurs and can be reduced
Textbook and eBook References
Batteries and Corrosion -
Sections 12.6 and 12.8
Electrolytic Cells -
Section 12.7
references are to: [main text] Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, Chemistry , 3rd Edition, 2015 (John Wiley)
[fundamentals focused alternative] Blackman, Bridgeman, Lawrie, Southam, Thompson and Williamson, Chemistry: Core Concepts , 2015 (John Wiley)
the eBook references are free and are taken from high quality sources.
Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions
ChemCAL and iChem Resources
Contributed Links and Resources
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