IB Chemistry Sub-topic R3.2 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic R3.2. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Further electron transfer'.
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electrochemical series
A table showing the standard electrode potentials for each reaction
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electroplating
An industrial method used to coat one metal with a thin layer of another metal using electrolysis
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the standard electrode potential
The voltage produced by a half-cell compared to the standard hydrogen electrode
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the standard electromotive force
A force generated by a voltaic cell that moves electrons from the anode to the cathode via the circuit
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the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE)
A platinum electrode in 1.0mol/dm3 H2 gas and [H+] solution at STP with a standard electrode potential of 0V
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