Electrochemical Cells Quiz
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What type of reaction occurs in an electrolytic cell?

  • Non-spontaneous redox reaction (correct)
  • Neutralization reaction
  • Spontaneous redox reaction
  • Combustion reaction
  • What is the primary function of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?

  • To separate the two electrolyte solutions and prevent them from mixing (correct)
  • To measure the potential difference between the electrodes
  • To facilitate the flow of electrons between the electrodes
  • To provide electrical contact between the two electrodes
  • What is the purpose of the zinc rod in a Daniel cell?

  • To measure the potential difference between the electrodes
  • To provide electrical contact between the two electrodes
  • To act as the anode and undergo oxidation (correct)
  • To act as the cathode and undergo reduction
  • What is the term for the potential arising at the anode due to oxidation in a galvanic cell?

    <p>Oxidation potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a galvanic cell and an electrolytic cell?

    <p>The conversion of energy types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the copper rod in a Daniel cell?

    <p>To act as the cathode and undergo reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a galvanic cell?

    <p>To store electrical energy through electrochemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an electrochemical reaction, what happens to the anode?

    <p>It loses electrons to the external circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of an effective anodic material?

    <p>Good conductivity and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the separator in an electrochemical cell?

    <p>To separate the anode and cathode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs at the cathode during an electrochemical reaction?

    <p>Reduction reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?

    <p>To enable the transfer of ions between electrodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrode in an electrochemical cell has a positive charge?

    <p>Cathode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?

    <p>Oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an electrochemical cell?

    <p>To convert chemical energy into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion?

    <p>Oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electrochemical cell involves the conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy?

    <p>Electrolytic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion?

    <p>Reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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