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Reaction in A Cell

The document discusses redox reactions and their role in electrochemistry, particularly within galvanic cells where chemical energy is converted to electrical energy. It outlines the components of electrochemical cells, including the anode and cathode, and explains the concepts of reduction potential, oxidation potential, and cell potential. Additionally, it provides examples of half-reactions and the balancing of redox reactions.

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Reaction in A Cell

The document discusses redox reactions and their role in electrochemistry, particularly within galvanic cells where chemical energy is converted to electrical energy. It outlines the components of electrochemical cells, including the anode and cathode, and explains the concepts of reduction potential, oxidation potential, and cell potential. Additionally, it provides examples of half-reactions and the balancing of redox reactions.

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reactionS in a cell

Prepared by:
Ms. Angelika R. Lee, SST1
recall: REDOX REACTION
Pick a glassware

1 2 3 4

next
back

It involves a transfer of
electrons from the
reducing agent to the
oxidizing agent
back

What is the term GEROA


and LEORA means?
back

What are the five


steps in balancing a
redox reaction?
back

The loss of electrons is


called ________.
The gain of electrons is
called ________.
Learning Competencies
• Identify the reaction occurring in the different parts of the
cell STEM_GC11ABIVf-g-172
• Define reduction potential, oxidation potential, and cell
potential STEM_GC11ABIVf-g-176
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Determine the reaction occurring in the different
parts of the cell

• Define reduction potential, oxidation potential,


and cell potential
Reaction Occurring in the Different Parts of Cell
electrochemistry
-the conversion of chemical energy into electrical
energy and vice versa.

- through redox reaction, it permits the transfer of


electrons from the oxidation half-reaction to the
reduction half-reaction.
- It is the key on the operation of electrochemical
cells also known as galvanic cells.
THE Galvanic CellS
 Device in which chemical
energy is changed to
electrical energy.

 Uses a spontaneous redox


reaction to produce a
current that can be used to
do work.
Parts of electrochemical cell
1. The anode: the compartment where
oxidation occurs.

2. The cathode: the compartment where


reduction occurs.

3. External pathway to allow the flow of


electrons. (This can include a light bulb,
voltmeter, motor, etc.)

4. Salt bridge or porous barrier: allows


ions to flow back and forth so that
charge does not build up.
 A galvanic cell consists of an oxidizing agent in one
compartment that pulls electrons through a wire from
a reducing agent in the other compartment.
 The “pull”, or driving force, on the electrons is called
the cell potential (E ), or the electromotive force (emf)
cell
of the cell.
 Unit of electrical potential is the volt (V).
 1 joule of work per coulomb of charge
transferred.
Half reaction
A hypothetical reaction that shows only the oxidation or
reduction reaction. This is used to partially balance the
oxidation or reduction reaction only.
Anode (Oxidation): Zn(s) → Zn+2 (aq) + 2 e-
Cathode (Reduction): Cu+2(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s)
Overall cell reaction: Zn(s) + Cu+2(aq) → Zn+2 (aq) + Cu(s)
To simplify cell descriptions, a shorthand electrochemical
notation or cell diagram is often used. The cell in Figure is
abbreviated as:
Zn| Zn+2 (aq)|| Cu+2(aq)|Cu
Sample problem:
Ag+(aq) + Mg(s) → Ag(s) + Mg2+(aq)

Solution:

The half-reactions are:


Oxidation half-reaction: Mg(s) → Mg2+(aq), and
Reduction half-reaction: Ag+(aq) → Ag(s)

We then balance the charges in each half-reaction by adding or


removing electrons.
Oxidation half-reaction: Mg(s) → Mg2+(aq) + 2e-
Reduction half-reaction: Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s)
To be able to add the two reactions and come up with the given
reaction, the loss and gain of electrons must be balanced. We therefore
have to multiply the reduction half-cell by 2, to get:
Oxidation half-reaction: Mg(s) → Mg2+(aq) + 2e-
Reduction half-reaction: 2 Ag+ + 2 e- → 2 Ag(s)

And the overall reaction becomes:


Mg(s) + 2 Ag+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + 2 Ag(s)
Electrochemical notation:
Mg|Mg2+(aq)||2Ag+(aq)|2Ag
Reduction Potential, Oxidation Potential,
and Cell Potential
• Reduction Potential – Is a measure of the tendency of
a chemical species to acquire electrons and thereby be
reduced. Reduction potential is measured in volts, or
millivolts. Each species has its own reduction potential.

• Oxidation Potential - The measure of a material to


oxidize or lose electrons is known as its 'oxidation potential.'
A difference between the oxidation potentials of two metals
or sites can lead to corrosion that will consume the metal or
site that is more anodic.
• Cell Potential - The cell potential of an electrochemical
cell is the potential difference occurring between the two
electrodes of the cell, and arises due to the transfer of
electrons through the external circuit of a cell that has not
reached equilibrium.
Standard Electrode Reduction and Oxidation Potential Values
Standard Electrode Reduction and Oxidation Potential Values
RESOURCES
La Union Schools Division. Quarter 4: General Chemistry 2
Learning Activity Sheets Quarter 4 Week 5 and 6 - ACNHS
THANKS!
Does anyone have any questions?
Angelika Ranit Lee
09338224416

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