Electro Chemistry

Oxidation is the loss of electrons

Oxidation is the loss of electrons, while reduction is the gain of electrons. These processes always occur together in redox reactions. For example, i

The oxidation number is the apparent

The oxidation number is the apparent charge on an atom in a compound, assuming all bonds are ionic. Rules help assign oxidation numbers, such as oxyge

Two methods are used

Two methods are used: oxidation number method and ion-electron method. The ion-electron method splits the reaction into half-reactions, balances atoms

Electrolytic cells use electrical energy

Electrolytic cells use electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous reactions (e.g., electrolysis of water), while galvanic cells generate electricity f

Electrode potential measures the tendency

Electrode potential measures the tendency of a metal to lose or gain electrons. The Nernst equation adjusts standard electrode potential for ion conce