Definitions
What is cell potential?
The maximum amount of voltage that can be produced.
What is the main function of a salt bridge?
To obtain equilibrium between half cells.
Determine the cell potential for copper and zinc in 1.0 M solutions of Co^2+ and Zn^2+
1.10 volts
Since Barium is high on the Activity Series, where will it be on the Standard Reduction Potential list?
Near the bottom.
If aluminum is being oxidized and chromium is being reduced, which is the anode?
Aluminum
What is the main function of the wire?
To transfer electrons between half cells.
Determine the cell potential for sodium and iron in 1.0 M of Na^1+ and Fe^2+ respectively?
2.27 volts
Since Gold is low on the Activity Series, where will it be on the Standard Reduction Potential list?
Near the top
What is a half cell?
Individual sights where oxidation and reduction occur.
What is the function of the galvanic cell?
To generate electric current.
Determine the cell potential for Barium and Nickel in 1.0M solutions of Ba^2+ and Fe^2+ respectively?
2.65 volts
Iron is above Barium on the Standard Reduction Potential list. Which will be more reactive on the Activity Series?
Barium
If barium is being oxidized and magnesium is being reduced, which is the cathode?
Magnesium
What is the function of an electrode?
To allow conductivity.
Write the overall cell reaction for Lithium and Manganese in 1.0M solutions of Li^1+ and Mn^2+ respectively?
Li(s) + Mn^2+ (aq) --> Mn(s) +Mn^1+(aq)
What is the relationship between the anode and cathode in terms of electrons?
The anode loses electrons and the cathode gains electrons.
What is electric current?
Flow of electrons
What is the function of the activity series?
To show the amount of reactivity for common metals.
Write the overall cell reaction for Cobalt and Silver in 1.0M solutions of Co^2+ and Ag^1+ respectively?
Co(s) + Ag^1+(aq) --> Ag(s) + Co^2+(aq)
Would it be safer to store Sodium Nitrate in a Caesium container or Iron container?
Iron container