Redox Reactions: Understanding Electrode Potentials
Measurement of Energy in Redox Processes
The energy associated with a single redox process cannot be measured; only two processes together are measured. Taking the energy of the hydrogen electrode as a reference = 0 volts.
Electrode Potentials
A cell consisting of a type X electrode (cathode) versus a hydrogen electrode (anode).
The energy of redox processes taking place in solution is measured in volts, and it depends on the concentration.
Potentials given in the tables are measured at 1M of cations
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Limitations of the Bohr Model
The Bohr model could not explain why the orbits were quantized, nor why some properties of the elements are repeated periodically. Experimental results also did not fit this model:
- By increasing the resolution of the spectrograph, it was shown that some lines of the spectrum were in fact two.
- When making the spectrum while the substance is subjected to an intense magnetic field, it was observed that some spectral lines unfold into several.
Quantum Mechanical Model
The basic
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Electrochemistry
What is EMF, and What is its Significance in Electrochemistry?
- EMF (Electromotive Force) is the potential difference between two electrodes when no current flows. It drives the redox reaction in an electrochemical cell.
- Significance:
- Determines the spontaneity of a reaction (\(\Delta G^\circ = -nFE^\circ_{cell}\)).
- Measures the energy available for work.
- Helps calculate thermodynamic parameters like the equilibrium constant and Gibbs free energy.
Working Principle and Reactions in a Glass
Intermolecular Bonds: Types and Characteristics
Intermolecular Bonds
Intermolecular bonds are bonds between atoms that form molecules or ionic compounds.
Types of Intermolecular Bonds
- Ionic Bonds
- Covalent Bonds
- Metallic Bonds
Ionic Bonds
An ionic bond is the electrostatic attraction between two or more ions of opposite charges. The resulting structure must be electrically neutral and have a noble gas configuration. It is a bond between a metal and a non-metal, with a strong bond forming solid ionic compounds. These substances are in the form of ionic
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Structure of Matter
Dalton thought that an atom could not be broken into smaller pieces.
Thomson discovered that cathode rays were negative particles, which he called electrons.
Rutherford bombarded gold foil with positively charged particles and observed that some were barely diverted, while others bounced around. His conclusions were:
- All positive charge is concentrated in the nucleus.
- The lightweight core of the hydrogen atom is formed by a positively charged particle called a proton.
- The nuclei of
Key Figures in Atomic Theory and Chemistry
John Dalton
British physicist and chemist
His studies included meteorological observations.
Origin of instruments for rain and weather measurements.
1. Large measure of weather phenomena.
What was Dalton’s first work? Observations and tests in 1773.
Key theory: Elements and compounds.
His theory consisted of the atomic nature of elements and compounds: Material formed by atoms.
Atoms of different masses combine in simple ratios to form compounds.
How did the atomic theory emerge? Through the study
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