Galvanic Cells and Standard Potentials
Students will construct galvanic cells and calculate standard cell potentials.
Key Questions
- Design and label a galvanic cell, identifying the anode, cathode, and direction of electron flow.
- Calculate the standard cell potential (E°cell) using standard reduction potentials.
- Predict the spontaneity of a redox reaction based on its standard cell potential.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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