Electrochemistry Basics

The reaction would be non-spontaneous.

Resistivity is the resistance of a conductor of 1cm length and having an area of cross-section equal to 1cm2. Its unit is ohm-cm.

Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance.

<p>The value of molar conductance increases with dilution and attains a maximum value at infinite dilution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The limiting molar conductivity of an electrolyte can be expressed as the sum of the contributions of individual ions in the solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anode is where oxidation takes place, while cathode is where reduction takes place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference of potential which causes current to flow from the electrode of higher negative potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential of SHE is assigned an arbitrary value of zero, serving as a reference electrode for measuring standard electrode potentials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>E0cell = E0cathode - E0anode</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If E0cell is positive, ΔG° would be negative and the reaction would be spontaneous.</p> Signup and view all the answers