General Chemistry - Electrochemistry and the Galvanic Cell

🌟 Dive into the Fascinating World of Electrochemistry!

🎓 Course Title: General Chemistry - Electrochemistry, Galvanic Cells, Overall Cell Potential, Redox, Line Notation, and Nernst Equation

🚀 Overview: Join our expert instructor, Justin Ketcham, on a deep dive into the fascinating realm of electrochemistry. This comprehensive course will cover all the essentials from the fundamentals of redox reactions to the intricacies of the Nernst equation and beyond. Get ready to unlock the secrets of galvanic cells, battery technology, and the principles of electrolysis.

🔬 What You'll Learn:

LECTURE #1: Introduction to Electrochemistry and Galvanic Cells

• 🌩️ Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (Redox Reactions): Understand the basics, including what oxidizing agents and reducing agents are, and how redox half-reactions work.
• ⚡ Electrochemical Cells: Discover how electric currents can be generated from chemical reactions and vice versa.
• 🔬 Galvanic Cell Setup: Learn about the components of a galvanic cell, including anode, cathode, salt bridge, and how to measure voltage with a voltmeter.

LECTURE #2: Cell Potential, Standard Reduction Potentials, and Line Notation

• 💡 Cell Potential (Ecell): Explore the concept of electromotive force (emf), calculate cell potential, and understand standard reduction potentials.
• 📑 Table of Standard Reduction Potentials: Master the use of line notation to describe electrochemical cells accurately.

LECTURE #3: Galvanic Cell Practice Problems

• 🔧 Inert Electrodes and Practical Applications: Study real-world examples using inert electrodes like platinum, and tackle three practice problems to solidify your understanding.

LECTURE #4: The Relationship Between Free Energy and Cell Potential

• ⚛️ Free Energy and Cell Potential: Delve into the relationship between free energy and cell potential, and understand how it affects the direction of electron flow.

LECTURE #5: Concentration Cells and the Nernst Equation

• 🔄 Concentration Cells: Learn how to determine the direction of electron flow in cells with different concentrations of reactants or products.
• 🧮 The Nernst Equation: Discover how to calculate non-standard cell potentials using the Nernst equation.

LECTURE #6: Galvanic Cells and the Equilibrium Constant, K

• 📈 Calculating the Equilibrium Constant (K) for a Redox Reaction: Understand how to calculate the equilibrium constant for redox reactions in galvanic cells.

LECTURE #7: Batteries

• ⚡️ Sources of Direct Current: Explore the role of batteries as sources of direct current and their applications.
• 🔋 Lead Storage and Dry Cell Batteries: Learn about the construction, operation, and maintenance of different types of batteries.

LECTURE #8: Electrolysis and the Electrolytic Cell

• 🚀 Electrolysis: Discover how electrolytic cells work and how they are used to produce chemical substances from their compounds.
• 🤝 Galvanic vs. Electrolytic Cells: Compare and contrast the operations of galvanic cells and electrolytic cells.

🎉 Who This Course Is For: Whether you're a high school student, a college undergraduate, or a professional in the field of chemistry or related sciences, this course is designed to cater to a wide range of learners. With engaging content, real-world examples, and practical problems, you'll gain a robust understanding of electrochemistry that can be applied in various scientific and technological contexts.

📅 Start Your Journey Today: Embark on this electrifying journey through electrochemistry with Justin Ketcham. With eight comprehensive lectures and over two hours of content, you'll be well-equipped to tackle the world of redox reactions, galvanic cells, and more. Enroll now and transform your understanding of chemical processes!

🔗 Enroll Now & Electrify Your Knowledge of Chemistry!