Electrochemistry Basics

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What distinguishes an electrochemical reaction from a conventional chemical reaction?

  • Electrons are directly transferred between atoms, ions, or molecules
  • Electrons are transferred through an insulating electrolyte
  • Electrons are transferred via an electronically-conducting circuit (correct)
  • Electrons are not involved in electrochemical reactions

What is the role of an electrolyte in electrochemical reactions?

  • Ionically conducting and electronically insulating (correct)
  • Electrically conducting and electronically insulating
  • Ionically conducting and electronically conducting
  • Electrically conducting and ionically insulating

When a chemical reaction is driven by an electrical potential difference, it is called:

  • Electrolyte
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electrolysis (correct)
  • Electroplating

Who is known as the 'Father of Magnetism' for his work on magnets?

<p>William Gilbert (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did William Gilbert spend 17 years experimenting with?

<p>Magnetism and electricity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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