Lithium Cells (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

High energy density and rechargeability

Lithium cobalt oxide ($LiCoO_2$)

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$\text{Li} \rightarrow \text{Li}^+ + e^-$

$\text{Li}^+ + \text{CoO}_2 + e^- \rightarrow \text{Li}[\text{CoO}_2]^-$

Reversible

Consumed and cannot be regenerated (single-use)

$E^{\theta} = -3.04 \text{ V}$

$E^{\theta} = +0.50 \text{ V}$

$E^{\theta}_{\text{cell}} = E^{\theta}_{\text{cathode}} - E^{\theta}_{\text{anode}}$