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oxidant
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oxidizing agent. Species that is reduced.
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reductant
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reducing agent. Species that is oxidized.
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voltaic (galvanic cell)
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uses spontaneous redox reactions to produce electricity.
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Equation relating Gibbs free energy to electromotive force
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G = -nFE
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Equation relating Gibbs free energy to equilibrium constant (K)
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G = -RT ln K
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Equation relating electromotive force to equilibrium constant (K)
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nFE = RT ln K
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Nernst equation relating nonstandard emf to standard emf and reaction quotient Q
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E = E(std) - (RT/nF) ln Q
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Fuel cell
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Voltaic cells that utilize redox reactions where reactants need be continually supplied.
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battery
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Self contained electrochemical power source that contains 1 or more voltaic cell.
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cathodic protection
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protecting a metal by putting it in contact with another metal that is more easily oxidized.
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