Monday, May 27, 2013

What is electrochemistry?

Electrochemistry is defined as the study of the interchange of chemical and electrical energy.  It primarily involves oxidation-reduction reactions and two major processes: the generation of an electric current from a spontaneous chemical reaction and the use of a current to produce chemical change (the opposite process).

The breakdown of topics presented in this blog will be:

I. Galvanic Cells
II. Standard Reduction Potentials
III. Cell Potential, Electrical Work, and Free Energy
IV. Dependence of Cell Potential on Concentration
V. Batteries
VI. Corrosion
VII. Electrolysis
VIII. Commercial Electrolytic Processes

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