18 Questions
What type of reaction occurs in an electrolytic cell?
Non-spontaneous redox 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
What is the purpose of the zinc rod in a Daniel cell?
To act as the anode and undergo oxidation
What is the term for the potential arising at the anode due to oxidation in a galvanic cell?
Oxidation potential
What is the primary difference between a galvanic cell and an electrolytic cell?
The conversion of energy types
What is the function of the copper rod in a Daniel cell?
To act as the cathode and undergo reduction
What is the primary function of a galvanic cell?
To store electrical energy through electrochemical reactions
During an electrochemical reaction, what happens to the anode?
It loses electrons to the external circuit
What is the primary characteristic of an effective anodic material?
Good conductivity and stability
What is the purpose of the separator in an electrochemical cell?
To separate the anode and cathode
What type of reaction occurs at the cathode during an electrochemical reaction?
Reduction reaction
What is the role of the electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?
To enable the transfer of ions between electrodes
Which electrode in an electrochemical cell has a positive charge?
Cathode
What type of reaction occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?
Oxidation
What is the purpose of an electrochemical cell?
To convert chemical energy into electrical energy
What is the term for the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion?
Oxidation
Which type of electrochemical cell involves the conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy?
Electrolytic cell
What is the term for the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion?
Reduction
Test your knowledge of electrochemical cells, a fundamental concept in electrochemistry, which involves the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Explore the principles of chemical reactions, electron transfer, and energy interconversions.
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