you will be
able to
· describe an electrochemical cell
and differentiate between galvanic
and electrolytic cells;
· apply Nernst equation for
calculating the emf of galvanic cell
and define standard potential of
the cell;
· derive relation between standard
potential of the cell, Gibbs energy
of cell reaction and its equilibrium
constant;
· define resistivity (r), conductivity
(k) and molar conductivity (✆
m) of
ionic solutions;
· differentiate between ionic
(electrolytic) and electronic
conductivity;
· describe the method for
measurement of conductivity of
electrolytic solutions and
calculation of their molar
conductivity;
· justify the variation of
conductivity and molar
conductivity of solutions with
change in their concentration and
define m (molar conductivity at
zero concentration or infinite
dilution);
· enunciate Kohlrausch law and
learn its applications;
· understand quantitative aspects
of electrolysis;
· describe the construction of some
primary and secondary batteries
and fuel cells;
· explain corrosion as an
electrochemical process.