Chapter 18: Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry explores how chemical reactions produce electricity and how electricity drives chemical change. Chapter 18 will investigate the role of oxidation and reduction in chemical reactions and examine galvanic and electrolytic cells.

Lesson 1: Redox Reactions

  1. Oxidation and Reduction
  2. Oxidation States
  3. Balancing Redox Reactions

Lesson 2: Galvanic Cells

  1. What is a Galvanic Cell?
  2. Reduction Potentials
  3. Cell Voltage
  4. Batteries and Commercial Cells

Lesson 3: Electrolytic Cells

  1. Electrolysis and Its Applications
  2. The Stoichiometry of Electrolysis