What are the most common mistakes students make in Electrochemistry?
the anode is negative in a galvanic cell but positive in an electrolytic cell; only 'oxidation at the anode' is always true.
Top mistakes to avoid in Electrochemistry: • the anode is negative in a galvanic cell but positive in an electrolytic cell; only 'oxidation at the anode' is always true. • swapping which cell is spontaneous. • assuming the anode is always the positive terminal. • forgetting to keep reduction potentials consistent when subtracting. • using standard potentials when concentrations aren't 1 M.
Common mistake
the anode is negative in a galvanic cell but positive in an electrolytic cell; only 'oxidation at the anode' is always true.
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