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  1. General chemistry  1.1. Introduction to Chemistry  1.2. Atomic Structure  1.2.1. Subatomic particles  1.2.2. Atomic Model  1.2.3. Quantum numbers  1.2.4. Electron Configuration  1.2.5. Periodic trends  1.2.6. Isotopes and their applications  1.3. Chemical bond  1.3.1. Ionic bond  1.3.2. Covalent bonds  1.3.3. Metal Bond  1.3.4. Hybridization  1.3.5. Molecular geometry and VSEPR theory  1.3.6. Bond polarity and dipole moment  1.4. Stoichiometry  1.4.1. Mole concept  1.4.2. Empirical and molecular formula  1.4.3. Limiting reactant and excess reactant  1.4.4. Percent Yield and Purity  1.4.5. Dilution calculation  1.5. States of matter  1.5.1. Gas Laws  1.5.2. Matter and Intermolecular Forces  1.5.3. Solid and Crystal Structures  1.5.4. Phase diagram  1.5.5. Plasma and supercritical fluid  1.6. Chemical reactions  1.6.1. Types of Chemical Reactions  1.6.2. Balancing Chemical Equations  1.6.3. Thermochemical reactions  1.6.4. Reaction energy profiles  1.7. Solutions and Mixtures  1.7.1. Concentration units  1.7.2. Syndrome properties  1.7.3. Solubility and Solubility Rules  1.7.4. Henry's Law and Raoult's Law  1.7.5. Partition coefficient  1.8. Chemical equilibrium  1.8.1. Law of mass action  1.8.2. Le Chatelier's principle  1.8.3. Reaction quotient  1.8.4. To use this online calculator for Equilibrium Constant, enter Equilibrium Constant (Eq.) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Equilibrium Constant calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.05 = 0.05/0.  1.8.5. Acid-base balance  1.9. Acids and bases  1.9.1. Arrhenius, Brønsted–Lowry, and Lewis definitions  1.9.2. pH and pOH  1.9.3. Acid-base titration  1.9.4. Buffer Solution  1.9.5. Acid-base indicator  1.9.6. Polyprotic Acids and Bases  1.10. Electrochemistry  1.10.1. redox reactions  1.10.2. Galvanic and Electrolytic Cells  1.10.3. Nernst equation  1.10.4. Electrolysis  1.10.5. Faraday's laws of electrolysis  1.11. Thermodynamics  1.11.1. Laws of Thermodynamics  1.11.2. Enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy  1.11.3. Spontaneity of reactions  1.11.4. Thermodynamic cycles (Hess's law, Carnot cycle)  1.12. Kinetics  1.12.1. Rate law and reaction order  1.12.2. Activation Energy and Catalyst  1.12.3. Collision theory  1.12.4. Reaction mechanism  1.12.5. Transition state theory
  2. Organic chemistry  2.1. Structure and relationships  2.1.1. Hybridisation in Carbon Compounds  2.1.2. Resonance and aromatization  2.1.3. Molecular orbitals  2.1.4. Inductive and mesomeric effects  2.2. Hydrocarbons  2.2.1. Hydrocarbons  2.2.2. Alkene  2.2.3. Alkynes  2.2.4. Aromatic compounds  2.2.5. Cycloalkanes and Conformation  2.3. Functional Group  2.3.1. Alcohols and phenols  2.3.2. Ethers and epoxides  2.3.3. Aldehyde and ketone  2.3.4. Carboxylic acids and derivatives  2.3.5. Amin  2.3.6. Esters and amides  2.3.7. Thiols and sulfides  2.4. Stereoscopic  2.4.1. Isomerism in Stereochemistry  2.4.2. Chirality and optical activity  2.4.3. Structural analysis  2.4.4. Diastereomers and Enantiomers  2.5.1. Substitution reactions  2.5.2. Elimination reactions  2.5.3. Addition reactions  2.5.4. Radical reactions  2.5.5. Rearrangement reactions  2.5.6. Pericyclic Reactions  2.6. Spectroscopy and structural analysis  2.6.1. Infrared Spectroscopy  2.6.2. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy  2.6.3. Mass Spectrometry  2.6.4. UV-visible spectroscopy  2.6.5. X-ray crystallography  2.7. Polymer chemistry  2.7.1. Addition and Condensation Polymers  2.7.2. Polymerization mechanism  2.7.3. Biodegradable Polymer  2.7.4. Conducting and smart polymers
  3. Inorganic chemistry  3.1. Coordination chemistry  3.1.1. Ligands and coordination compounds  3.1.2. Crystal field theory  3.1.3. Molecular Orbital Theory in Coordination Compounds  3.1.4. Jahn–Taylor distortion  3.2. Main Group Chemistry  3.2.1. Alkali and alkaline earth metals  3.2.2. Halogens and Noble Gases  3.2.3. Transition metals and their complexes  3.2.4. Lanthanides and Actinides  3.3. Solid state chemistry  3.3.1. Crystal lattices and unit cells  3.3.2. Defects in solids  3.3.3. Electrical and magnetic properties  3.3.4. Superconductivity  3.4. Bio-inorganic chemistry  3.4.1. Metal ions in biology  3.4.2. Enzymatic reactions with metals  3.4.3. Metal poisoning and detoxification  3.4.4. Metalloproteins and Metalloenzymes
  4. Physical chemistry  4.1. Quantum Chemistry  4.1.1. Wave–particle duality  4.1.2. Schrödinger Equation  4.1.3. Quantum Numbers and Orbitals  4.1.4. Atomic and molecular spectroscopy  4.2. Statistical mechanics  4.2.1. Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution  4.2.2. Partitioning functions  4.2.3. Bose–Einstein and Fermi–Dirac statistics  4.3. Chemical thermodynamics  4.3.1. Gibbs Free Energy  4.3.2. Phase transition  4.3.3. Thermodynamic efficiency  4.4. Surface chemistry  4.4.1. Absorption and Catalysis  4.4.2. Colloids and Emulsions
  5. Analytical Chemistry  5.1. Classical methods  5.1.1. Gravimetric Analysis  5.1.2. titrimeter  5.2. Instrumental methods  5.2.1. Chromatography  5.2.2. Spectroscopy  5.2.3. Electroanalytical methods  5.2.4. X-ray diffraction
  6. Industrial Chemistry  6.1. Petrochemistry  6.2. Chemical engineering principles  6.3. Green Chemistry  6.4. Pharmaceuticals and Drug Synthesis
  7. Biochemistry  7.1. Carbohydrates  7.2. Proteins and enzymes  7.3. Lipids and membranes  7.4. Nucleic acids  7.5. Metabolism and Bioenergetics  7.6. Enzyme kinetics and mechanism

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Electroanalytical methods


Electroanalytical methods are a group of techniques in analytical chemistry that study analytes by measuring the potential (volts) and/or current (amperes) in an electrochemical cell containing the analyte. These methods are important for advancing chemical research and industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring. Unlike some other analytical approaches, electroanalytical techniques provide a unique insight into the redox (reduction-oxidation) properties of a chemical substance.

Overview of electroanalytical methods

Electroanalytical methods are broadly classified into several types:

  • Potentiometry: Measurement of chemical potential (voltage) without drawing any appreciable current.
  • Voltammetry: Measurement of current as a function of applied potential.
  • Coulometry: Measures the total charge passed during a chemical reaction.
  • Conductometry: The measurement of electrical conductivity.

Let's take a closer look at each of these methods.

Potentiometry

Potentiometry involves the measurement of the electric potential in a solution. A key component of this is the electrode, which can selectively measure the concentration of specific ions.

A common example of this is the measurement of pH using a pH meter, which includes a glass electrode sensitive to hydrogen ion concentrations.

E = E° + (RT/nF) * ln(a)

In the above equation, E is the electrode potential, E° is the standard electrode potential, R is the gas constant, T is temperature, n is the number of electrons transferred, and a is the activity of the analyte.

Visual representation of a simple potentiometric setup:

reference electrode Working Electrode Solution

Voltammetry

Voltammetry measures current as a function of applied voltage. A common type of voltammetry is cyclic voltammetry, where the voltage is linearly shunted back and forth and the current response is measured.

A typical output of cyclic voltammetry is the cyclic voltammogram, which shows anodic and cathodic peaks.

Voltage (V) Current(A)

Example of a reversible redox pair:

Fe^(2+) ⇌ Fe^(3+) + e^(-)

The two peaks in the voltammogram represent the forward and reverse reactions.

Coulometry

Coulometry involves the measurement of the electrical charge required to completely convert a reactant into a product. It is highly accurate as it is based on Faraday's laws of electrolysis.

Q = nF

Here, Q is the total electric charge, n is the amount of substance, and F is the Faraday constant.

An example of this is determining the chloride content in a sample by silver coulometry:

Ag^+ + Cl^(-) → AgCl

Conductometry

Conductometry measures the electrical conductivity of a solution. This measurement often indicates the total ion content. It is simple and quick, making it ideal for a variety of applications.

Conductivity (G) is related to conductivity (κ) as follows:

G = κA/l

A is the area of the cross section, and l is the distance between the electrodes.

For example, the conductivity of a solution increases with the concentration of ions, which can be used to monitor acid-base titrations.

Applications of electroanalytical methods

Electroanalytical methods are used in a wide variety of fields:

  • Determination of metal ions in environmental samples.
  • Testing the quality and safety of pharmaceuticals.
  • Monitoring blood glucose levels in healthcare.
  • Detection of pollutants in water treatment facilities.

Each method offers unique advantages in terms of selectivity, sensitivity, and simplicity. Electroanalytical methods are constantly evolving, incorporating new techniques and materials, providing exciting possibilities for future research and development in chemistry.


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