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Lesson 1

Lesson 1: Galvanic Cells, Standard Hydrogen Electrode and Electrochemical Series

Lesson parts

1.1 The starting experiment: zinc in copper sulphateThe starting experiment: zinc in copper sulphate1.1

1.2 The idea behind the galvanic cellThe idea behind the galvanic cell1.2

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1.3 Construction of the Daniell cellConstruction of the Daniell cell1.3

1.4 What happens at each electrodeWhat happens at each electrode1.4

1.5 When does the current stop?When does the current stop?1.5

1.6 The salt bridge — what it is and why it is neededThe salt bridge — what it is and why it is needed1.6

1.7 Why we need a referenceWhy we need a reference1.7

1.8 The standard hydrogen electrodeThe standard hydrogen electrode1.8

1.9 Standard electrode potentialsStandard electrode potentials1.9

1.10 Measuring an electrode potential (idea of the experiment)Measuring an electrode potential (idea of the experiment)1.10

1.11 DefinitionDefinition1.11

1.12 What the series tells us (the conclusions to know)What the series tells us (the conclusions to know)1.12

1.13 Calculating the cell emfCalculating the cell emf1.13

1.14 Cell notation (cell diagram)Cell notation (cell diagram)1.14