Introduction

to
Electroche
mistry
Electrochemistry is the study of the interplay between electrical and
chemical phenomena. It explores the production of electricity from chemical
reactions, as well as the use of electrical energy to drive chemical
transformations.

by Shusanto Chaudhary
Oxidation and
Reduction Reactions
1 Oxidation
The loss of electrons by a
chemical species, resulting
in an increase in its
oxidation state.
2 Reduction
The gain of electrons by a
chemical species, resulting
in a decrease in its
oxidation state.
3 Redox
Couples
Pairs of oxidized and
reduced forms of a
chemical species that can
undergo interconversion.
Electrochemical Cells
and Potentials
Galvanic Cells
Electrochemical cells that
generate electrical energy from
spontaneous redox reactions.
Electrolytic
Cells
Electrochemical cells that use
electrical energy to drive non-
spontaneous redox reactions.
Cell
Potentials
The voltage difference between
the two electrodes, which
determines the cell's driving
force.
Nernst Equation and
Electrochemical
Series
1 Nernst Equation
Relates the cell potential to the activities of the reactants and products.

2 Electrochemical Series
Ranking of elements based on their standard reduction potentials, useful for
predicting spontaneous redox reactions.

3 Applications
Determining feasibility of reactions, calculating cell potentials, and
understanding electrochemical equilibria.
Electrochemical
Techniques
Potentiomet
ry
Measures the potential
difference between two
electrodes to determine the
concentration of an analyte.
Voltammetr Electrochem
y ical Sensors
Applies a potential to an Utilize electrochemical
electrode and measures the principles to detect and
resulting current, providing quantify specific chemical
information about redox species in various
processes. applications.
Electrochemical
Energy Storage
Batteries
Electrochemical cells that
convert stored chemical energy
into electrical energy.
Fuel Cells
Electrochemical devices that
generate electricity from the
reaction of a fuel and an oxidant.
Supercapacito
rs
High-power energy storage
devices that use electrochemical
double-layer capacitance.
Electrochemical
Corrosion and
Protection

1 2 3

Oxidation Reduction Electrochemi

Metal atoms lose electrons,
forming positively charged ions
that go into solution.
Reduction of oxygen or
hydrogen ions occurs,
consuming the electrons lost
by the metal.
cal
Protection
Techniques like cathodic
protection and coatings
prevent or mitigate corrosion.
Applications of
Electrochemistry
Energy Conversion and Storage Batteries, fuel cells, solar cells

Chemical Production Electroplating, electrolysis, electrowinning

Environmental Remediation Water purification, heavy metal removal, waste

treatment

Analytical Techniques Potentiometry, voltammetry, electrochemical

sensors