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Topics
The following topics are listed under Electrochemistry
in the AP Course Outline:
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Electrolytic and galvanic cells
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Faraday's laws
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Standard half-cell potentials
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The Nernst equation
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Prediction of the direction of redox reactions
Another topic related to electrochemistry is listed under Thermodynamics
in the AP Course Outline:
Relationship of change in free energy to equilibrium constants and
electrode potentials
Balancing
an oxidation-reduction equation is sometimes included in electrochemistry
question.
The summary of calculations
in the AP Course Outline includes electrochemistry calculations of
the following types:
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Faraday's law of electrolysis
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Standard electrode potentials and their use
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Nernst equation
These topics are covered in the Electrochemistry chapter of many general
chemistry texts. In some cases the relationship of free energy change
and cell potential is covered in the thermodynamics chapter.
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Projects
Review the necessary material from a general chemistry text of your
choosing and
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Complete the problem
set.
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Create a new
free response question similar to an AP essay question based on information
drawn from one of the web sites provided. Post the question and answer
on the CHM 599 list server.
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Create two
new multiple choice questions and post the questions and answers.
Examples of AP essays and problems can
be found on the web sites on the ChemTeam
page.
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References
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Electrochemical
Science and Technology Information Resource (ESTIR), a list of URLs
for electrochemical science and technology information
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The CHEMystery
electrochemistry pages
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An introduction
to battery technology, in particular, rechargable battery technology.
This site is provided by a company that produces rechargable zinc-air batteries.
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A discussion of
electroplating
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An electroplating
demonstration for junior high classrooms that could be modified for a chemistry
course.
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The Handilinks
science and technology site. Look for electrochemistry, electrochemical,
and electrochemical energy.
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Manufacture of
aluminum.
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