Chemistry 30 Electrochemistry Objectives

Source: SaskLearning Evergreen Curriculum, Chemistry 30
OBJECTIVES	CONTENT

Explore the tendency of elements to participate in electron transfer.
Define oxidation and reduction in terms of transfer of electrons.	Lesson 1.1 Practice Sets 1, 2, 3 Assignment 1
Develop a reduction potential series based on experimental results.
Write half reactions and net ionic equations involving oxidation-reduction processes.	Lesson 1.5 Practice Set 3 Assignment 2 Labs - Electrochemical Cells, Electrolysis, Electroplating
Use a table to compare reduction potentials of half-reactions.	Lesson 2.3 Practice Set 4 Assignment 3
Identify and investigate means of protecting metals against corrosion.	Lesson 2.7
Describe the conditions under which automobiles corrode most quickly.	Lesson 2.7
Observe, measure and consider the applications of electron transfer through external circuits.
Determine the direction of electron flow in an electrochemical cell.	Lesson 2.3 Practice Set 4 Assignment 3 Lab - Electrochemical Cells
Measure the voltage in several electrochemical cells.	Lesson 2.3 Assignment 3 Lab - Electrochemical Cells
Calculate the potential difference in volts of electrochemical cells, using a standard reduction potential table.	Lesson 2.4 Practice Set 4 Assignment 3 Lab - Electrochemical Cells
Explain the difference between a standard potential and an observed potential.	Lab - Electrochemical Cells
Compare electrochemical and electrolytic cells.	Lesson 2.1 Lesson 3.1 Assignment 3
Examine applications of electrochemistry.	Research Projects Lesson 2.6 Lesson 2.7 Lesson 3.4 Labs - Electrochemical Cells, Electrolysis, Electroplating
Strengthen students' knowledge and understanding of how to compute, measure, estimate and interpret mathematical data, when to apply these skills and techniques, and why these processes apply within redox chemistry. (NUM)
Recognize whether a computed answer is sensible.
Make appropriate use of calculators and computers.
Verify answers by referring to the problem requirements, by checking the validity of each step in the method of solution, by looking for errors in reasoning or information and wherever appropriate, using an alternative method of solution.
Distinguish between quantitative situations where precision is required and those where approximations are acceptable.
Understand the meaning of precision and determine the most appropriate degree of precision for a needed measurement.
Understand and use the vocabulary, structure and forms of expression which characterize the study of oxidation-reduction reactions. (COM)
Incorporate the vocabulary of redox chemistry into the writing and talking they do about the topic.	Research Projects
Use reduction potentials tables to predict spontaneity of reaction and potential difference of reaction.	Lesson 2.4 Practice Set 4 Assignment 3
Recognize the structure of a reduction potential table and its relationship to experimental evidence.	Lesson 2.3 Lab - Electrochemical Cells
Recognize and correctly use symbols such as E°, mol·L^-1, v, M²⁺(aq).	Lesson 2.3
Read diagrams, tables and expository (information-giving) text to enhance understanding of redox chemistry, and explain that understanding both orally and in writing by using analogies, charts, diagrams and descriptive statements.

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Source: SaskLearning Evergreen Curriculum, Chemistry 30

OBJECTIVES

CONTENT

Explore the tendency of elements to participate in electron transfer.

Observe, measure and consider the applications of electron transfer through external circuits.

Strengthen students' knowledge and understanding of how to compute, measure, estimate and interpret mathematical data, when to apply these skills and techniques, and why these processes apply within redox chemistry. (NUM)

Understand and use the vocabulary, structure and forms of expression which characterize the study of oxidation-reduction reactions. (COM)