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VCE Chemistry: Unit 2 and 3: Galvanic Cell Theory

17:08Concept lessonIntroductory

This lesson explains Unit 2 and 3: Galvanic Cell Theory, focusing on Redox fundamentals and Galvanic cells. It helps students identify oxidation and reduction and use the electrochemical series.

Redox fundamentalsGalvanic cellsCell components & designElectrochemical seriesGalvanic cellElectrochemical seriesOxidationReductionCathodeRedox

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify oxidation and reduction
  • use the electrochemical series
  • draw and explain a galvanic cell
  • assign oxidation numbers
  • explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy
  • Unit 2, Area of Study 1Redox (electron transfer) reactions