SCH4U - Chemistry 12 (2024-25) - A

Using knowlege of redox reactions and equilibrium constants, it is possible to build chemical cells, capable of generating electrical energy.  In this lesson you will explore the conditions necessary to produce these setups, known as Galvanic cells.

Learning Goals:

• Discover the practical uses of redox reactions with respect to generating electrical energy.
• Explore the conditions necessary to produce a Galvanic cell.
• Learn to predict the spontanaeity of redox reactions and the impact of these spontatneous reactions on functional Galvanic cells.

Success Criteria:
I know I have achieved the goals for this lesson when I can:

• • Describe the principles that allow a galvanic cell to produce electrical energy.
  • Build a Galvanic cell using common lab equipment and chemicals.
  • Predict whether redox reactions will occur based on half-cell reactions.