The Electrochemical Series (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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The Electrochemical Series
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Conjugate redox pair

Two forms of same element/compound differing by electrons

Standard hydrogen electrode E° value

0.00extV0.00 ext{ V}

Symbol for standard electrode potential

E°

Location of stronger reducing agent in galvanic cell

Anode (negative electrode)

Location of stronger oxidising agent in galvanic cell

Cathode (positive electrode)

Strongest oxidising agent in electrochemical series

F2\text{F}_2 at top left

Strongest reducing agent in electrochemical series

Li\text{Li} at bottom right

Formula for cell voltage under standard conditions

Higher half-cell E° - Lower half-cell E°

Condition for spontaneous redox reaction

Oxidiser must be higher than reducer in series

Key limitation of electrochemical series

Only reliable under standard conditions; no rate info

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