PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Electrochemistry is the study of chemical processes that cause electrons to move. The movement of electrons is called electricity.
An example of how it's used in everyday life is with batteries. Another example of how it's used in everyday life is in cell phones.
The way a basic battery is set up is by an anode in a solution connected to a cathode in a solution and a salt bridge in between to get the current started.
Redox is related to batteries because oxidation is like the anode which is giving off electrons and reduction is like the cathode which is taking in the electrons.
Sometimes batteries can corrode and the connection can weaken or completely cut off. Corrosion happens when electrolyte makes its way out to battery terminals through any leaks or joints.
Also, fumes of sulphuric acid which is a part of electrolyte and actually responsible for corrosion keeps arising out of vents of flooded lead acid batteries
What is electrolysis? Electrolysis, an electric current it sent through an electrolyte and into solution in order to stimulate the flow of ions necessary to run an otherwise non-spontaneous reaction.
Electrolysis can be used to separate a substance in to its original element. It's process has discovered many elements that are used in today's industries.
