IB Chemistry R3.2 Electron Transfer
R3.2

Electron Transfer - Redox

Oxidation, reduction, half-equations, and electrochemical cells.

R3.2.1 Oxidation & Reduction

OIL RIG, oxidation states, and identifying redox.

R3.2.2 Electrochemical Cells

Voltaic & electrolytic cells, E° values (HL).

R3.2.3 The Reactivity Series

Predicting displacement and corrosion.

R3.2.4 Oxidation Numbers

Rules for assigning oxidation states and Stock notation.

R3.2.5 Oxidising & Reducing Agents

Identifying agents using OIL RIG and half-equations.

R3.2.6 Voltaic Cells

Galvanic cells, salt bridges, and cell notation.

R3.2.7 Standard Electrode Potentials

E° values, SHE, and predicting spontaneity.

R3.2.8 Electrolysis

Using electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous reactions.

R3.2.9 Electroplating

Coating objects with metal using electrolysis.

R3.2.10 Reactivity Series & Displacement

Ranking metals and predicting displacement reactions.

R3.2.11 Corrosion & Prevention

Rusting, galvanising, and sacrificial protection.

HL EXTENSION

R3.2.12 Standard Electrode Potentials

SHE, measuring E° values, and standard conditions.

R3.2.13 The Electrochemical Series

Ordering by E° and predicting oxidising/reducing strength.

R3.2.14 Predicting Spontaneity

cell calculations and ΔG° = -nFE°.

R3.2.15 Electrolysis Calculations

Faraday's laws: Q=It, n=Q/zF, and mass deposited.

R3.2.16 Electroplating & Applications

Practical uses of electrolysis and electroplating setup.

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