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Physical Chemistry

Electrolysis and its Applications

Science > Chemistry > Electrochemistry > Electrolysis and its Applications A process in which electrical energy is converted into chemical energy by using a suitable device known as an electrolytic cell is called electrolysis. Electrolysis of Fused NaCl: Construction of Electronic Cell or Electrolytic Cell: The electrolytic cell consists of a vessel made up of […]

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Physical Chemistry

Types of Cells

Science > Chemistry > Electrochemistry > Types of Cells There are two types of cells: a) Electrolytic cell and b) Electrochemical cells Conversion of Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy: Certain chemical reactions have the capacity to take place spontaneously and can produce electrical energy when carried under appropriate conditions, like proper device, the proper concentration, pressure, […]

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Physical Chemistry

Ionic Conduction

Science > Chemistry > Electrochemistry > Ionic Conduction The conductance of an ion depends on its size in an aqueous medium or in the solvent. Bigger is the ionic size lesser is its conductance Example: The order of size of hydrated ionic radii of alkali metal cations is as Li+(aq) < Na+(aq) < K+(aq)< Rb+(aq)< Cs+(aq). Hence the ease […]

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Introduction to Electrochemistry

Science > Chemistry > Electrochemistry > Introduction In this article, we shall study the concept of electrochemistry, its cause, and its terminology. Electrochemistry is a branch of chemistry which deals with the interrelationship between chemical energy and electrical energy. The study of electrochemistry is broadly divided into two branches. a) Conversion of chemical energy into […]