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Electrochemistry
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can have that
electron?
Na
Cl
I’m positive!
Na+
Cl-
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Typical Olympiad Topics
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Oxidation Numbers
Balancing Redox Reactions
Galvanic Cell Architecture
Standard Cell Potentials
Non Standard Conditions
Electrolysis
• Common Oxyanions
• Redox Concepts
From 2012
Oxidation Numbers (States)
•
Keeping Track of Electrons Gained or Lost
4 Rules for Assigning Oxidation Numbers:
In order of Importance!
1) Atom in Elemental Form
– Oxidation Number is Always Zero
Examples:
Fe Atom
Ar Atom
H Atom in H2 Molecule
O Atom in O2 Molecule
P Atom in P4 Molecule
Oxidation Numbers (States)
2) Monatomic Ions
–
–
Oxidation Number = Charge
Examples: K+
Oxidation Number = +1
Mg2+ Oxidation Number = +2
Al3+ Oxidation Number = +3
N3- Oxidation Number = -3
S2- Oxidation Number = -2
FeCl2
ON(Fe) = +2
Oxidation Numbers are written with the sign before the number to
distinguish them from Actual Charges
Oxidation Numbers (States)
3)
Nonmetals (Usually Negative Oxidation #’s, But Can Be Positive)
Fluorine
–
Oxidation Number is -1 In All Compounds
Hydrogen
–
Oxidation Number is +1 When Bonded to Non Metals
–
Oxidation Number is -1 When Bonded to Metals
Oxygen
–
Oxidation Number is Usually -2 In Molecular and Ionic Compounds
–
In Peroxides (O22-) Oxidation Number is -1 for Each O Atom
Other Halogens
–
Oxidation Number is -1 in Most Binary Compounds
–
Oxidation Number When Combined with Oxyanions Can Be Positive
Oxidation Numbers (States)
4)
Sum of the Oxidation Number of All Atoms in a Neutral
Compound is Zero
H2SO3
Oxidation Number of H = +1 (H Bonded to NonMetal)
Oxidation Number of O = -2
Sum is Zero
0 = 2×ON(H) + 1×ON(S) + 3×ON(O)
0 = 2× (+1) + 1×ON(S) + 3× (-2)
ON(S) = +4
Sum of the Oxidation Numbers in a Polyatomic Ion Equals
the Charge of the Ion
H2AsO4-1 = 2×ON(H) + 1×ON(As) + 4×ON(O)
ON(As) = +5
From 2012
From 2014
K = +1
H = +1
O = -2
N = ???
From 2014
Split to ions
K+ NH4+
H2O “hydrate”
AsO43-
2012
Balancing Redox Reactions by Half-Reactions

2
Zn(s)  2H (aq)  Zn (aq)  H2 (g)
Reduction Half Reaction (Electrons Taken In)
2H+(aq) + 2e-  H2(g)
Another Example: Ag+(aq) + e-  Ag(s)
Oxidation Half Reaction (Electrons Given Off)
Zn(s)  Zn2+(aq) + 2 e-
Another Example: C2O42- (aq)  2 CO2(g) + 2 e-
Half-Reactions
To Balance Electrons, Reductions and Oxidations
MUST Occur Simultaneously
NO3-(aq) + 4 H+ + 3 e-  NO(g) + 2 H2O(l)
C2O42- (aq)  2 CO2(g) + 2 e-
ID the Reducing Agent in the Unbalanced Reaction:
ClO3- + Br-  Cl2 + Br2
Balancing Redox Rxns
1. Divide total reaction into two half reactions.
2. Balance each half
a. All elements besides H and O
b. Balance O by adding H2O
c. Balance H by adding H+
d. Balance residual charge by adding e3. Multiply each half to least common multiple of electrons
4. Add half reactions and cancel
5. Check if balanced
The above procedure uses acid or neutral conditions as the default.
*To convert from acid to base conditions after steps 1-5, add enough OH- to
both sides to neutralize all the H+ to H2O, then cancel out any excess.
2012
From 2014
A sample of copper metal is dissolved in 6 M
nitric acid contained in a round bottom flask.
This reaction yields a blue solution and emits a
colorless gas which is found to be nitric oxide.
Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

3
2
Cu(s)  NO (aq)  Cu (aq)  NO(g)
Unbalanced
eeZn2+
Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2 e-
ClCu2+
Cl-
Cu2+(aq) + 2 e- → Cu(s)
Voltaic (Galvanic) Cell
Electrode
Oxidation
Electrode
Reduction
to the cathode
to the anode
2008 Local 39. Which occurs at the anode of any voltaic cell?
I. A metal electrode dissolves.
SO32- + H2O → SO42- + 2 H+ + 2 eII. A substance undergoes oxidation.
Fe(s) → Fe2+ + 2 eIII. Positive ions are deposited from the solution.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
Cell Potential
• Voltaic Cell
Spontaneous Redox Reaction (Ecell>0) Used to
Perform Electrical Work
Similar to a Waterfall (Water Falls from High to Low Potential Energy)
Electrons Flow Spontaneously from High to Low Electric Potential
Use Cell Potential (Cell EMF) (Ecell)
• Volt  Difference in Potential Energy per Electrical
Charge (1V = 1J/C) (e- charge = 1.60x10-19C)
• Potential Difference Between 2 Electrodes
Standard Cell Potential
T = 25°C
Standard State  Gas (P = 1atm) Species in Solution (1 M Concentration)
E0cell =E0red (cathode) -E0red(anode)
• Use Standard Reduction Potentials for the
Reduction and Oxidation Half-Reactions
• Note: No Multiplying Reduction Potential By
Stoichiometry
• Voltaic (Galvanic) Cell: Positive Ecell
• Electrolytic Cell: Negative Ecell
Most easily oxidized
2008 Local 41. What is the standard cell potential for the voltaic
cell: Cr | Cr3+ || Pb2+ | Pb ?
Pb2+
Cr3+
E0red / V
+ 2 e- → Pb
+ 3 e- → Cr
(A) 1.09
(B) 0.61
(C) -0.61
(D) -1.09
-0.13
-0.74
Half Reaction
Zn2+(aq) + 2e-  Zn(s)
Cr3+(aq) + e-  Cr2+(aq)
Tl+(aq) + e-  Tl(s)
Cu2+(aq) + e-  Cu+(aq)
Fe3+(aq) + e-  Fe2+(aq)
E0 (V)
-0.763
-0.408
-0.336
+0.161
+0.769
Use the Standard Reduction Potentials to Find the Standard Cell Potential,
E0cell, for the Reaction:
Zn(s) + 2 Tl+(aq)
 Zn2+(aq) + 2 Tl(s)
Zn(s)  Zn2 (aq)  2e
2Tl (aq)  2e  Tl(s)
0
cell
E =E
0
red (cathode)
-E
81Tl:
Thallium
Ered  0.763V (Anode/Oxidation)
Ered  0.336V (Cathode/Reduction)
0
red(anode)
 -0.336V-(-0.763V)  0.427V
Half Reaction
Zn2+(aq) + 2e-  Zn(s)
Cr3+(aq) + e-  Cr2+(aq)
Tl+(aq) + e-  Tl(s)
Cu2+(aq) + e-  Cu+(aq)
Fe3+(aq) + e-  Fe2+(aq)
Calculate the E0rxn based on the standard reduction potentials above.
Which reaction(s) is(are) spontaneous?
Cr 2+ (aq) + Fe3+ (aq)  Cr3+ (aq) + Fe2+ (aq)
Cr 2+ (aq)  Cr 3+ (aq) + e- (oxidation, E red = -0.408V)
Fe3+ (aq) +e-  Fe2+ (aq) (reduction, E red = +0.769V)
E 0cell =E 0red (cathode) -E 0red(anode)  0.769V-(-0.408V)  1.177V
Cu 2+ (aq) + Fe2+ (aq)  Cu+ (aq) + Fe3+ (aq)
Fe2+ (aq)  Fe3+ (aq) + e- (oxidation, E red = +0.769V)
Cu 2+ (aq) + e-  Cu + (aq)
(reduction, E red = +0.161V)
E0cell =E0red (cathode) -E0red(anode)  0.161V-(0.769V)  0.608V
E0 (V)
-0.763
-0.408
-0.336
+0.161
+0.769
Ecell Non-Standard Conditions
G  n  F  E
ΔG = ΔG 0 +RTln  Q 
-nFE = -nFE 0 +RTln  Q 
-nFE
=
-nF
-nFE 0 +RTln  Q 
-nF
RT
E=E ln  Q 
nF
0 0.0592 V
E=E log  Q 
n
0
Nernst Equation
2012
An electrochemical cell is constructed with a piece of
copper wire in a 1.00 M solution of Cu(NO3)2 and a
piece of chromium wire in a 1.00 M solution of
Cr(NO3)3.
Half Reaction
Cr3+(aq) + 3 e-  Cr(s)
Cu2+(aq) + 2 e-  Cu(s)
E0 (V)
-0.744
+0.340
(1) Write a balanced equation for the spontaneous reaction that occurs in this cell and calculate the
potential it produces.
(2) Sketch a diagram for this cell. Label the anode. Show the direction of electron flow in the external
circuit. Show the direction of movement of nitrate ions. Explain.
(3) The cell is allowed to operate until the [Cu2+] = 0.10 M. Find the [Cr3+]
(4)
Calculate the cell potential at these concentrations.
An electrochemical cell is constructed with a piece of
copper wire in a 1.00 M solution of Cu(NO3)2 and a
piece of chromium wire in a 1.00 M solution of
Cr(NO3)3.
Half Reaction
Cr3+(aq) + 3 e-  Cr(s)
Cu2+(aq) + 2 e-  Cu(s)
E0 (V)
-0.744
+0.340
(1) Write a balanced equation for the spontaneous reaction that occurs in this cell and calculate the
potential it produces.
3Cu 2 (aq)  2Cr(s)  2Cr3 (aq)  3Cu(s) E  1.084V
(2) Sketch a diagram for this cell. Label the anode. Show the direction of electron flow in the external
circuit. Show the direction of movement of nitrate ions. Explain.
An electrochemical cell is constructed with a piece of
copper wire in a 1.00 M solution of Cu(NO3)2 and a
piece of chromium wire in a 1.00 M solution of
Cr(NO3)3.
Half Reaction
Cr3+(aq) + 3 e-  Cr(s)
Cu2+(aq) + 2 e-  Cu(s)
E0 (V)
-0.744
+0.340
(3) The cell is allowed to operate until the [Cu2+] = 0.10 M. Find the [Cr3+]
Assume Vol  1.00L
Change in Moles Cu 2+ =1.00 mol(initial) - 0.10 mol(final) = 0.90 mol
2 mol Cr 3+
0.90 mol Cu 
 0.60 mol Cr 3+
2+
3 mol Cu
Change in Moles Cr 3+ =1.00 mol(initial) + 0.60 mol(produced by oxidation) = 1.60 mol
2+
Concentration Cr 3+ = 1.60M
(4) Calculate the cell potential at these concentrations.
2
3+


Cr
0.0592
V

0
E=E log
3
n
 Cu 2+ 
1.60
2
E = 1.084V-
0.0592 V
log
 1.050V
3
6
0.10
How many moles of electrons must pass through a cell to produce 5.00
kg of Aluminum from Al2O3?
Al2O3 + 6 e-  2 Al(s) + 3 O21. Calculate the number of moles of electrons needed.




1
mol
Al
6
e
5.00 103 g  

 26.9815 g   2 Al



556
mol
e


Using F = 96485 C/mol e-, and A=C/s,
2. How long will this take using a current of 33.5 A?
 96485 C  1 A
1
6
556 mol e  



1.60

10
s  18.5 days
 
 mol e   C  33.5 A
 
s

Should also know that W = J/s.
2008 Local 42. During the electrolysis of AgNO3, what would
happen to the mass of silver metal deposited if the current is
doubled and the electrolysis time is decreased to ½ of its initial
value?
(A) It would stay the same.
(B) It would increase to twice its initial value.
(C) It would decrease to ¼ of its initial value.
(D) It would decrease to ½ of its initial value.
2012 Local #42
How to memorize the negative
ions:
______-ate
BO33-
CO32-
NO3-
SiO32-
PO43-
SO42-
ClO3-
AsO43-
SeO42-
BrO3-
IO3-
Rule:
Most common ion consisting of one nonmetal atom, 2 or 3 oxygen atoms, and a negative charge.
Element name may be truncated, and followed by suffix “ate”.
Example: NO3- is nitrate, PO43- is phosphate, ClO3- is chlorate
Note, not all “-ate”s have a corresponding “-ite”!
______-ide
Irregular*
Also:
H-
N3-
O2-
F-
P3-
S2-
Cl-
As3-
Se2-
Br-
I-
Rule:
Example:
Ion consisting of one nonmetal atom with a negative charge has truncated element name with suffix “ide”.
Negative charge is how many steps from right edge of periodic table (noble gas group).
N3- is nitride, O2- is oxide, F- is fluoride
* Carbide is actually C22-. This does not follow the naming rules above, and you do not need to know this ion.
______-ite
NO2-
PO33-
SO32-
ClO2-
AsO33-
SeO32-
BrO2-
IO2-
Rule:
Less common ion consisting of one nonmetal atom, 2 or 3 oxygen atoms, and a negative charge.
Element name may be truncated, and followed by suffix “ide”.
Same charge, but one less oxygen from the “-ate”s.
Example: NO2- is nitrite, PO33- is phosphite, ClO2- is chlorite
Note, not all “-ate”s have a corresponding “-ite”!
per-______-ate
* O22-
ClO4Also:
MnO4-
BrO4-
IO4-
Rule:
Ion consisting of one halogen atom, 4 oxygen atoms, and a negative charge.
One more oxygen atom than the “-ate”s.
Highest possible nonmetal oxidation state in the halogen group.
Example: ClO4- is perchlorate
* Adding one more oxygen to oxide gives O22-. The prefix rule follows with its own suffix for the name peroxide.
hypo-______-ite
ClO-
BrO-
IO-
Rule:
Most common ion consisting of one halogen atom, one oxygen atom, and a negative charge.
Example: ClO- is hypochlorite
hydrogen -______-ide
OH-
HP2-
HS-
Rule:
Ion consisting of one H+ added to the “-ide” ion with 2- or greater charge.
Example: HS- is hydrogen sulfide, OH- is hydroxide (a contraction of hydrogen oxide). Note that there is
typically a space between “hydrogen” and the rest of the name.
hydrogen ______-ate
HCO3-
HSiO3- HPO42-
HSO4-
HAsO42-
HSeO4-
Rule:
Ion consisting of one H+ added to the “-ate” ion with 2- or greater charge.
Example: HCO3- is hydrogen carbonate, HPO42- is hydrogen phosphate
Important Note: H2PO4- is dihydrogen phosphate
Corresponding Acids
HF
HNO2
H3BO3
H2CO3
HNO3
H2S
HCl
HClO
H3PO3
H2SO3
HClO2
H2SiO3 H3PO4
H2SO4
HClO3
HClO4
H2Se
HBr
HBrO
H3AsO3
H2SeO3
HBrO2
H3AsO4
H2SeO4
HBrO3
HBrO4
Other visual redox stuff:

2
Zn(s)  2H (aq)  Zn (aq)  H2 (g)
-
e+
e+
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
H
H
Zn+
Zn+
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

2
+1
+2
Zn(s)  2 H (aq)  Zn (aq)  H2 (g)
0
0
Use Oxidation # to ID Oxidized and Reduced Species
Zn is Oxidized (Reducing Agent) to Zn2+
H+ is Reduced (Oxidizing Agent) to H2
Identify Half-Rxn (Ox or Red)
+5
+5
VO3-  VO2+
+3
+6
CrO2-  CrO42+6
Oxidation
+6
SO3  SO42+6
Neither: Lewis Acid/Base
Neither: Lewis Acid/Base
+3
NO3  NO2-
Reduction
2008 Local 38. For a stoichiometric mixture of reactants,
which statement best describes the changes that occur
when this reaction goes to completion?
0
+5
+2 +5
+4
Zn + 4 HNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2 NO2 + 2 H2O
(A) All of the zinc is oxidized and some of the nitrogen is
reduced.
(B) All of the zinc is oxidized and all of the nitrogen is
reduced.
(C) Some of the zinc is oxidized and all of the nitrogen is
reduced.
(D) Some of the zinc is oxidized and some of the nitrogen is
reduced.
e-
O
H
ClH+
e- Cu+
H