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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