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Introduction to Electrochemistry
📌 Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry studying the relationship between electrical energy and chemical energy and their interconversion.
💡 The field involves producing electrical energy from spontaneous chemical reactions and using electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous chemical reactions.
↔️ Spontaneous reactions occur by themselves (like a ball rolling downhill), while non-spontaneous reactions require external energy input.

Electrolytes and Conductivity Classification
🧪 Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions when dissolved in an aqueous solution or melted (molten form).
⚡ Electrolytes are categorized as Strong Electrolytes (100% dissociation, e.g., strong acids like HCl, NaOH, salts) or Weak Electrolytes (partial dissociation, e.g., organic acids/bases like $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$).
🚫 Non-electrolytes (e.g., glucose, urea, sucrose) do not dissociate into ions upon passing electricity.
⚖️ Substances are classified by conductivity into Conductors (allow electricity flow), Insulators (do not allow electricity flow), and Semiconductors.

Types of Conductors
🔗 Metallic Conductors conduct electricity via the flow of free electrons and do not decompose during conduction. Their conductivity decreases with increasing temperature due to kernel vibration hindering electron flow.
💧 Electrolytic Conductors conduct electricity via the flow of ions (requiring the substance to decompose/dissociate). Their conductivity increases with increasing temperature due to increased degree of dissociation.
🧊 Ionic solids are bad conductors in the solid state because ions are fixed, but become good conductors in the molten or aqueous state when ions are mobile.

Redox Reactions and Electrochemical Cells
🔄 Redox Reactions involve simultaneous Oxidation (Loss of Electrons - OIL) and Reduction (Gain of Electrons - RIG).
🧲 Species undergoing oxidation are Reducing Agents (Reductants); species undergoing reduction are Oxidizing Agents (Oxidants).
🔋 Electrochemical Cells convert Chemical Energy (C) to Electrical Energy (E) via spontaneous redox reactions (e.g., Daniell/Galvanic Cell).
⚡ Electrolytic Cells convert Electrical Energy (E) to Chemical Energy (C) using non-spontaneous reactions.

The Daniell Cell (Zn-Cu Cell) Example
🔗 The cell setup involves a Salt Bridge to maintain electrical neutrality and complete the inner circuit.
🏷️ Short-cut for setup: "L-O-A-N" $\rightarrow$ Left side is Anode (Oxidation, Negative charge); Right side is Cathode (Reduction, Positive charge).
📏 Standard Electrode Potential ($\text{E}^\circ$) is the potential difference measured under standard conditions ($\text{298 K}$, $\text{1 atm}$, $\text{1 M}$ concentration). SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode) is the reference electrode with $\text{E}^\circ = 0 \text{ V}$.
⚙️ $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}} = \text{E}^\circ_{\text{reduction}} - \text{E}^\circ_{\text{oxidation}}$ or $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{right}} - \text{E}^\circ_{\text{left}}$. A positive $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}}$ indicates a possible, spontaneous reaction.

Applications of Electrochemical Series
1. Calculating $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}}$ for any cell reaction using standard reduction potentials.
2. Predicting Reaction Feasibility: A reaction is possible if the $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}}$ is positive, or if the element undergoing reduction has a higher Standard Reduction Potential than the one undergoing oxidation.
3. Metal Activity: Higher Standard Reduction Potential means the metal is less active.
4. Hydrogen Gas Release: Metals above Hydrogen in the series (those with negative Standard Reduction Potentials) will release $\text{H}_2$ gas upon reaction with acid.

Nernst Equation
📊 The Nernst Equation relates electrode potential ($\text{E}_{\text{cell}}$) to concentration under non-standard conditions: $\text{E}_{\text{cell}} = \text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}} - \frac{0.0591}{\text{n}} \log \text{Q}$ (where $\text{Q}$ is the reaction quotient).
📉 For $\text{E}_{\text{cell}}$ calculations, use: $\text{E}_{\text{cell}} = \text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}} - \frac{0.06}{\text{n}} \log \frac{[\text{Oxidation Product}]}{[\text{Reduction Product}]}$.
📈 Maximum Work Done ($\Delta \text{G}^\circ$) is related by $\Delta \text{G}^\circ = -\text{nF}\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}}$.
🔗 At Equilibrium, $\text{E}_{\text{cell}} = 0$, leading to $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}} = \frac{0.06}{\text{n}} \log \text{K}_{\text{c}}$.

Electrolysis and Faraday's Laws
⚡ Product of Electrolysis: Determined by preferential oxidation/reduction based on standard potentials (e.g., in aqueous $\text{NaCl}$, $\text{H}_2$ forms at cathode, $\text{Cl}_2$ at anode).
⚖️ Faraday's First Law: Mass deposited ($\text{W}$) is proportional to charge passed ($\text{Q} = \text{I} \cdot \text{t}$): $\text{W} = \text{ZIt}$.
🔗 Faraday's Second Law: When equal charge passes through different electrolytes in series, the mass deposited is proportional to their Equivalent Weight ($\text{M}/\text{n}$).

Conductivity and Colbe's Law
📏 Resistance ($\text{R}$) is proportional to length ($\text{L}$) and inversely proportional to Area ($\text{A}$): $\text{R} = \rho (\text{L}/\text{A})$, where $\rho$ is Resistivity.
⚡ Conductance ($\text{G}$) is the reciprocal of Resistance ($\text{G} = 1/\text{R}$).
🧪 Conductivity ($\kappa$ or Specific Conductance) is the conductance ($\text{G}$) of all ions in $\text{1 cm}^3$ volume: $\kappa = \text{G} \cdot (\text{L}/\text{A})$ (where $\text{L}/\text{A}$ is the Cell Constant).
♦️ Molar Conductivity ($\Lambda_\text{m}$): $\Lambda_\text{m} = \frac{\kappa \times 1000}{\text{Molarity}}$. It increases upon dilution ($\text{V} \uparrow, \Lambda_\text{m} \uparrow$).
🌊 Limiting Molar Conductivity ($\Lambda^\circ_\text{m}$): Occurs when concentration approaches zero (infinite dilution).
📜 Kohlrausch's Law: $\Lambda^\circ_\text{m}(\text{Electrolyte}) = \lambda^\circ_\text{m}(\text{Cation}) + \lambda^\circ_\text{m}(\text{Anion})$. This law is crucial for calculating the $\Lambda^\circ_\text{m}$ of weak electrolytes.

Batteries and Corrosion
🔋 Batteries are multiple electrochemical cells connected in series. Primary Batteries (non-rechargeable, e.g., Dry Cell) have redox reactions occurring once; Secondary Batteries (rechargeable, e.g., Lead Storage, Li-ion) allow repeated use.
💧 Dry Cell (Leclanché Cell) uses a $\text{Zn}$ anode and a $\text{MnO}_2$/graphite paste cathode; its voltage varies ($\text{1.25 V}$ to $\text{1.50 V}$) and it corrodes due to the acidic $\text{NH}_4\text{Cl}$ electrolyte.
🔋 Mercury Cell (Button Cell) provides a fixed voltage ($\text{1.35 V}$) because its reaction is non-ionic.
🚗 Lead Storage Battery ($\text{12 V}$) uses $\text{Pb}$ (Anode) and $\text{PbO}_2$ (Cathode) in $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$. It acts as an electrochemical cell during discharge ($\text{C} \rightarrow \text{E}$) and an electrolytic cell during charging ($\text{E} \rightarrow \text{C}$).
🚀 Fuel Cells (e.g., $\text{H}_2$-$\text{O}_2$) produce electricity from fuel combustion, are highly efficient ($\approx \text{70\%}$), and are non-polluting (byproduct is water).
🪶 Corrosion is the gradual destruction of metal by atmospheric gases and moisture ($\text{Fe} \rightarrow \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \cdot \text{x}\text{H}_2\text{O}$). It is accelerated by impurities, electrolytes (like seawater), and acidic gases ($\text{SO}_2, \text{CO}_2$).
🛡️ Corrosion Prevention methods include: Protective Coatings (paint/oil), Alloying (using corrosion-resistant metals), and Sacrificial Protection (Cathodic Protection, e.g., galvanization using Zinc to protect Iron).

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Electrolytic vs. Metallic Conduction: Electrolytic conduction relies on ion movement and its conductivity increases with temperature, whereas metallic conduction relies on electron flow and its conductivity decreases with rising temperature.
➡️ Salt Bridge Function: The salt bridge in a galvanic cell is crucial for maintaining electrical neutrality in the half-cells, preventing charge build-up that would otherwise stop the reaction.
➡️ Nernst Equation Application: Always use the Standard Reduction Potential ($\text{E}^\circ$) values when calculating $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{cell}}$ using the formula $\text{E}^\circ_{\text{right}} - \text{E}^\circ_{\text{left}}$.
➡️ Weak Electrolyte Behavior: The molar conductivity of weak electrolytes increases sharply upon dilution because the added water shifts the partial dissociation equilibrium towards greater ion formation.
➡️ Faraday's First Law Practice: When calculating mass deposited, ensure time ($\text{t}$) is always converted to seconds before using the formula $\text{W} = \text{ZIt}$.

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