Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics

A set of flashcards covering fundamental concepts in electrochemistry and chemical kinetics.

Standard Electrode Potential

The measure of a half-cell's ability to gain or lose electrons under standard conditions.

Electrolytic Cells

Cells used to carry out non-spontaneous reactions involving the transfer of electricity.

Cathode

The negatively charged electrode in an electrolytic cell where reduction occurs.

Faraday's First Law of Electrolysis

The amount of chemical reaction at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity passed.

Faraday's Second Law of Electrolysis

The amounts of substances formed are directly proportional to their chemical equivalent weights when the same quantity of electricity is passed.

Rate Constant (k)

A constant in the rate law expression reflecting the rate of a reaction at standard conditions.

Zero Order Reaction

A reaction where the rate is constant and independent of the concentration of reactants.

First Order Reaction

A reaction where the rate is directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant.

Second Order Reaction

A reaction where the rate is proportional to the square of the concentration of one reactant or the product of the concentrations of two reactants.

Rate Law Expression

A mathematical formula that relates the rate of a reaction to the concentration of reactants.