LESSON OBJECTIVE: Investigate the relationship between concentration and cell potential both qualitatively and, using the Nernst equation, quantitatively
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
24.2 Standard electrode potentials E⦵; standard cell potentials E⦵cell and the Nernst equation
6 deduce from E values the relative reactivity of elements, compounds and ions as oxidising agents or as
reducing agents
7 construct redox equations using the relevant half-equations
8 predict qualitatively how the value of an electrode potential, E, varies with the concentration of the aqueous ions
9 use the Nernst equation, e.g. E = E⦵ + (0.059/z) log [oxidised species]/[reduced species] to predict quantitatively how the value of an electrode potential varies with the concentrations of the aqueous ions; examples include Cu2+(aq) + 2e- ⇌ Cu(s), Fe3+(aq) + e- ⇌ Fe2+(aq)
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Understand the use of electrolysis quantitatively using changes in electrode mass.
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
24.1 Electrolysis
2 state and apply the relationship F = Le between the Faraday constant, F, the Avogadro constant, L, and the charge on the electron, e
3 calculate:
the quantity of charge passed during electrolysis, using Q = It
the mass and/or volume of substance liberated during electrolysis
4 describe the determination of a value of the Avogadro constant by an electrolytic method
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Calculate standard cell potentials (E⦵cell) and use E⦵ values to determine the feasibility of a reaction
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
24.2 Standard electrode potentials E⦵; standard cell potentials E⦵cell and the Nernst equation
4 calculate a standard cell potential by combining two standard electrode potentials
5 use standard cell potentials to:
(a) deduce the polarity of each electrode and hence explain/deduce the direction of electron flow in the external circuit of a simple cell
(b) predict the feasibility of a reaction
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Understand how to measure the standard electrode potentials of a half-cell relative to the standard hydrogen electrode.
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
24.2 Standard electrode potentials E⦵; standard cell potentials E⦵cell and the Nernst equation
2 describe the standard hydrogen electrode
3 describe methods used to measure the standard electrode potentials of:
(a) metals or non-metals in contact with their ions in aqueous solution
(b) ions of the same element in different oxidation states
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Investigate reaction spontaneity by linking the concepts ΔG⦵ and E⦵cell
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
24.2 Standard electrode potentials E⦵; standard cell potentials E⦵cell and the Nernst equation
10 understand and use the equation ΔG⦵ = –nE⦵cellF
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Investigate the concept of electrode potential and describe galvanic cells.
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
24.2 Standard electrode potentials E⦵; standard cell potentials E⦵cell and the Nernst equation
1 define the terms:
(a) standard electrode (reduction) potential
(b) standard cell potential
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Four lessons consisting of a unit on equilibria, adressing CIE learning outcomes. Each lesson consists of lesson slides and student led tasks.
Consists of the following lessons:
pH and the Acid Dissociation Constant
Indicators and Acid-Base Titrations
Buffer Solutions
Solubility Products, the Common Ion Effect and Partition Coefficients
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Understand and apply the concepts of solubility products, Ksp, the common ion effect and partition coefficients, Kpc, to a system at equilibrium
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
25.1 Acids and bases
7 understand and use the term solubility product, Ksp
8 write an expression for Ksp
9 calculate Ksp from concentrations and vice versa
10 a) understand and use the common ion effect to explain the different solubility of a compound in a solution containing a common ion
b) perform calculations using Ksp values and concentration of a common ion
25.2 Partition coefficients
1 state what is meant by the term partition coefficient, Kpc
2 calculate and use a partition coefficient for a system in which the solute is in the same physical state in the two solvents
3 understand the factors affecting the numerical value of a partition coefficient in terms of the polarities of the solute and the solvents used
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Understand pH changes in acid-base titrations and how to select an appropriate indicator for certain reactions.
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
7.2 Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases
9 sketch the pH titration curves of titrations using combinations of strong and weak acids with strong and weak alkalis
10 select suitable indicators for acid-alkali titrations, given appropriate data (pKa values will not be used)
25.1 Acids and bases
4 calculate [H+(aq)] and pH values for:
a) strong acids
b) strong alkalis
c) weak acids
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Describe how buffer solutions regulate pH, calculate buffer solution pH and investigate their applications.
Learning Outcomes:
(taken from the Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry curriculum)
25.1 Acids and bases
5 a) define a buffer solution
b) explain how a buffer solution can be made
c) explain how buffer solutions control pH; use chemical equations in these explanations
d) describe and explain the use of buffer solutions, including the role of HCO3- in controlling pH in blood
6 calculate the pH of buffer solutions, given appropriate data