4 Questions
Electrochemistry is the study of the movement of electrical charge and the generation of electricity from chemical reactions?
True
In electrochemistry, the conversion between chemical and electrical energy only occurs in batteries?
False
Anode is the electrode at which oxidation occurs in an electrochemical cell?
True
Cathode is the electrode at which reduction occurs in an electrochemical cell?
True
Study Notes
Electrochemistry Basics
- Electrochemistry is the study of the movement of electrical charge and the generation of electricity from chemical reactions.
Electrodes in Electrochemical Cells
- Anode: the electrode at which oxidation occurs in an electrochemical cell.
- Cathode: the electrode at which reduction occurs in an electrochemical cell.
Note
- The conversion between chemical and electrical energy occurs not only in batteries, but in electrochemical cells in general.
Test your knowledge of electrochemistry with this quiz covering the movement of electrical charge, generation of electricity from chemical reactions, and electrode functions in electrochemical cells.
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