Parts of a Galvanic Cell (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What type of energy conversion occurs in a galvanic cell?
What type of energy conversion occurs in a galvanic cell?
Chemical energy to electrical energy
What are the three essential components of every galvanic cell?
What are the three essential components of every galvanic cell?
Electrodes, electrolyte solutions, salt bridge
What is a half cell?
What is a half cell?
Metal & its ions; half the redox reaction
Why can electrolyte solutions conduct electricity?
Why can electrolyte solutions conduct electricity?
They contain ions that can move freely
What is a critical requirement for the electrolyte used in a salt bridge?
What is a critical requirement for the electrolyte used in a salt bridge?
It must not react with electrode ions
What is the primary purpose of the salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
What is the primary purpose of the salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
Maintains electrical neutrality
How does current flow through metallic conductors versus conducting solutions?
How does current flow through metallic conductors versus conducting solutions?
Electrons flow in metal; ions migrate in solution
Which electrode is the anode in a galvanic cell?
Which electrode is the anode in a galvanic cell?
Where oxidation occurs; negative terminal
Which electrode is the cathode in a galvanic cell?
Which electrode is the cathode in a galvanic cell?
Where reduction occurs; positive terminal
What happens at the negative terminal of a galvanic cell?
What happens at the negative terminal of a galvanic cell?
Oxidation; electrons flow out to circuit