CHM2102 Electrochemistry

This course introduces processes in which chemical reactions are used as a source of electric current. The chemical processes that take place between an electron conductor and the electrolyte are discussed.

Course Objectives
By the end of the course students should be able to:

• Define electrolytes, electrolytic conductance and classify electrolytes.
• Explain the deviation of electrolytes from ideality.
• Differentiate between electrolysis and electrochemical cells.
• Determine activity coefficient, transport numbers, Ka, Kb, ∆G, ∆H, ∆S from EMF measurements.

Expected Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this course unit, the students should be able understand the:

• Differentiate between conductors of electricity and electrolytes
• Understand how electric current can be generated as a result of a chemical reaction.
• Use conductance and emf measurements parameters like Ka,  Kb, etc