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UQU Programs
Chemistry

Electrochemistry

CHM3505
3 hours English

Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry
CHM2501 Solutions Chemistry and kinetic theory of gases
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to electrochemistry and redox reactions
2 Electrochemical cells. / Galvanic or Voltaic and Electrolytic cells, Galvanic cell (Construction and components of simple galvanic cell – half-reactions, cell notation
3 Electrode potential, reference electrodes, Electrochemical Series, standard electrode Reduction Potentials and Standard Cell potentials (or e. m. f. of the cell)
4 Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells and the effect of concentration on cell potential (Nernst equation)
5 Applications of electromotive force measurements. / Getting certain value of e.m.f., determination of spontaneity, determination of equilibrium constant, determination of pH
6 Types of electrodes (first, second and third kinds) and type of galvanic cells: Concentration cells (Electrode concentration cells, Electrolytic concentration cells)
7 Midterm Exam
8 Electrochemistry in industrial Applications: / Faraday’s laws, electrolysis and electroplating with examples
9 Electrochemistry in Energy storage Applications: / Chargeable and re-chargeable batteries, Lithium-ion batteries and Fuel cells
10 Corrosion and Prevention. / Basic principles of corrosion, electrode kinetics (Polarization, over potential, current density, Tafel equation and Tafel plots and corrosion rate measurements), Passivation and its breakdown, forms of corrosion and prevention methods
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Gain scientific concepts, processes and theories in electrochemistry and related topics to the fields of industrial chemistry, corrosion, batteries and fuel cells.

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments and activities. Midterm and Final exams.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Distinguish various electrochemical cells

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments and activities. Midterm and Final exams.
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Mention the types of electrodes.

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments and activities. Midterm and Final exams.
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Familiar with the forms of corrosion and the protection methods.

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments and activities. Midterm and Final exams.
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Demonstrate the ability to use basic laboratory techniques, tools, to conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze results related to electrochemistry topics

Teaching Strategy Laboratory
Assessment Methods Practical Exam Lab Reports
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Solve problems quantitatively and qualitatively in potential cell, Nernst equation, Faraday’s laws, electrolysis, corrosion rate and Tafel equations.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Scientific discussion In-class problem solving.
Assessment Methods Assignments and activities. Midterm and Final exams. Class discussion.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate commitment to professional and academic values, and ethics in the field of electrochemistry and its applications.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Scientific discussion Web-based study Library visits
Assessment Methods Assignment and activities.
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate learning skills to work as a team in a multidisciplinary environment and demonstrate effective writing, oral communication skills and using ICT tools

Teaching Strategy Lectures Scientific discussion Web-based study Library visits
Assessment Methods Assignment and activities.
Assessment
Weight
Assignments and Activities.
10%
Practical Reports, Activities and Final Practical Exam.
30%
Midterm Exam.
20%
Final Exam.
40%
Total
100%