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What is the purpose of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
What is the purpose of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
- To increase the voltage of the cell
- To maintain charge balance and complete the circuit (correct)
- To act as an electrode
- To prevent the flow of ions
What does electrode potential refer to in a galvanic cell?
What does electrode potential refer to in a galvanic cell?
- The resistance of the electrode
- The concentration of electrolyte solution
- The tendency of an electrode to undergo oxidation or reduction (correct)
- The weight of the electrode
What defines the standard electrode potential (E0) of an electrode?
What defines the standard electrode potential (E0) of an electrode?
- The pressure in the electrolyte solution
- The volume of the electrolyte solution
- Electrode potential relative to a standard hydrogen electrode under standard conditions (correct)
- The temperature of the electrolyte solution
What is the purpose of the metallic conductor in each compartment of a galvanic cell?
What is the purpose of the metallic conductor in each compartment of a galvanic cell?
What type of reaction results in the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy in electrochemistry?
What type of reaction results in the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy in electrochemistry?
What is the role of the half cells in a galvanic cell?
What is the role of the half cells in a galvanic cell?
Why is the electrochemical series established?
Why is the electrochemical series established?
In which type of electrochemical cell can chemical energy be converted into electrical energy?
In which type of electrochemical cell can chemical energy be converted into electrical energy?
What is the main function of an electrochemical cell?
What is the main function of an electrochemical cell?
What kind of reactions can occur in galvanic cells?
What kind of reactions can occur in galvanic cells?
Which term is used to describe charge transfer that occurs between different chemical species in electrochemistry?
Which term is used to describe charge transfer that occurs between different chemical species in electrochemistry?
What is the reverse process that can occur in electrochemistry by supplying electricity?
What is the reverse process that can occur in electrochemistry by supplying electricity?
