Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry: Theory and Practices

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Electrochemistry

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Electrolysis

11.3 Electrolytic Conduction

11.4 Kohlrausch Law

11.5 Migration of Ions

11.6 Transport Number

11.7 Limitations of Arrhenius Theory

11.8 Modern Theory of Strong Electrolytes

This branch finds applications in almost every field of science and engineering. Today, under the heading of ‘Electrochemistry’ one can describe batteries, fuel cells, techniques of chemical analysis, corrosion of metals, manufacture of materials and many other topics.

Electrochemistry is the study of the processes involved in the interconversion of electrical energy and chemical energy.

 

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