Chemistry: Oxidation-Reduction


We have 8 ready-to-use problem sets on the topic of oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry. These problem sets focus on cell voltage for redox reactions - both voltaic and electrolytic cells at both standard and non-standard conditions. Problems will range in difficulty; most will require moderate to sophisticated algebraic manipulations. 


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If needed, view Table of Standard Reduction Potentials.


Problem Set OR1: Calculating Cell Voltage 1
If given the chemical equation for a redox reaction occurring in a Galvanic cell, use a Table of Standard Reduction Potentials to determine the species being oxidized, the species being reduced, and the cell voltage under standard conditions. Includes 6 problems.


Problem Set OR2: Calculating Cell Voltage 2
If given the contents of the two half cells, use given reduction potential values to determine the anode, the cathode, and the cell voltage under standard conditions. Includes 6 problems.


Problem Set OR3: Calculating Cell Voltage 3
If given a schematic diagram of an electrochemical cell, determine the half-reactions that occur and the cell voltage under standard conditions. Includes 6 problems.


Problem Set OR4: Cell Voltage and Gibbs Free Energy
Given information about a Galvanic cell (half reactions, reduction potential values, etc.), determine the cell voltage and the Gibbs free energy change under standard conditions. Includes 8 problems.


Problem Set OR5: Cell Voltage at Non-Standard Conditions 1
Use the Nernst equation to calculate the cell potential of a Galvanic cell at non-standard concentrations. Includes 6 problems. 


Problem Set OR6: Cell Voltage at Non-Standard Conditions 2
Use the Nernst equation to calculate the cell potential of a Galvanic cell at non-standard concentrations. Includes 6 problems. 


Problem Set OR7: Electrolysis 1
Analyze an electrolytic cell and relate the time, current and amount of product produced. Includes 6 problems.


Problem Set OR8: Electrolysis 2
Analyze an electrolytic cell and relate the time, current and amount of product produced. Includes 6 problems.