Difference between revisions of "Half Equation"
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| − | [[Balanced Symbol Equation]]: | + | [[Balanced Symbol Equation]]: 2Li<sub>2</sub>O → 4Li + O<sub>2</sub> |
'''Half Equation''' at [[cathode]]: Li<sup>+</sup> + e<sup>-</sup> → Li | '''Half Equation''' at [[cathode]]: Li<sup>+</sup> + e<sup>-</sup> → Li | ||
'''Half Equation''' at [[anode]]: 2O<sup>-2</sup> → O<sub>2</sub> + 4e<sup>-</sup> | '''Half Equation''' at [[anode]]: 2O<sup>-2</sup> → O<sub>2</sub> + 4e<sup>-</sup> | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 3 January 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A half equation is a type of symbol equation which shows how individual ions gain or lose electrons at an electrode during electrolysis.
About Half Equations
- In half equations only one ion is considered at a time, or the changes at one electrode.
- Half equations use the letter 'e' to represent electrons.
- Half equations can be taken from balanced symbol equations.
Examples
Balanced Symbol Equation: 2Li2O → 4Li + O2
Half Equation at cathode: Li+ + e- → Li
Half Equation at anode: 2O-2 → O2 + 4e-