IB Chemistry R3.2 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for R3.2. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Further electron transfer'.

All Topic 6 Sub-topics R3.1: Proton Transfer (HL)R3.1: Further proton transfer R3.2: Electron Transfer (HL)R3.2: Further electron transfer R3.3: Electron Sharing R3.4: Electron-pair Sharing (HL)R3.4: Further electron-pair sharing

electrochemical series

A table showing the standard electrode potentials for each reaction

electroplating

An industrial method used to coat one metal with a thin layer of another metal using electrolysis

the standard electrode potential

The voltage produced by a half-cell compared to the standard hydrogen electrode

the standard electromotive force

A force generated by a voltaic cell that moves electrons from the anode to the cathode via the circuit

the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE)

A platinum electrode in 1.0mol/dm³ H₂ gas and [H⁺] solution at STP with a standard electrode potential of 0V

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