Electrochemistry

We have 8 ready-to-use problem sets on the topic of oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry.

These problem sets focus on cell voltage for redox reactions - both voltaic and electrolytic cells at both standard and non-standard conditions. Problems will range in difficulty; most will require moderate to sophisticated algebraic manipulations.

Problem Sets

Set OR1: Calculating the Cell Voltage 1
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

If given the chemical equation for a redox reaction occurring in a Galvanic cell, use a Table of Standard Reduction Potentials to determine the species being oxidized, the species being reduced, and the cell voltage under standard conditions.

Set OR2: Calculating the Cell Voltage 2
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

If given the contents of the two half cells, use given reduction potential values to determine the anode, the cathode, and the cell voltage under standard conditions. Includes 6 problems.

Set OR3: Calculating the Cell Voltage 3
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

If given a schematic diagram of an electrochemical cell, determine the half-reactions that occur and the cell voltage under standard conditions. 

Set OR4: Cell Voltage and Gibbs Free Energy
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Given information about a Galvanic cell (half reactions, reduction potential values, etc.), determine the cell voltage and the Gibbs free energy change under standard conditions.

Set OR5: Cell Voltage at Non-Standard Conditions 1
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

Use the Nernst equation to calculate the cell potential of a Galvanic cell at non-standard concentrations. (Enter at least three significant digits on all answers.)

Set OR6: Cell Voltage at Non-Standard Conditions 2
6 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty

Use the Nernst equation to calculate the cell potential of a Galvanic cell at non-standard concentrations.

Set OR7: Electrolysis 1
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Analyze an electrolytic cell and relate the time, current and amount of product produced.

Set OR8: Electrolysis 2
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

Analyze an electrolytic cell and relate the time, current and amount of product produced.