Galvanic Cells (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Galvanic cell function
Galvanic cell function
Converts chemical energy to electrical energy
Anode definition
Anode definition
Where oxidation occurs; negative terminal in galvanic cell
Cathode definition
Cathode definition
Where reduction occurs; positive terminal in galvanic cell
Oxidising agent role
Oxidising agent role
Accepts electrons and is itself reduced
Reducing agent role
Reducing agent role
Donates electrons and is itself oxidised
Salt bridge purpose
Salt bridge purpose
Balances charges via ion movement; completes internal circuit
Primary cells
Primary cells
Disposable, non-rechargeable cells
Volta's voltaic pile
Volta's voltaic pile
First battery; Cu & Zn discs with salt water cardboard (1800)
Electron flow in galvanic cell
Electron flow in galvanic cell
Anode (−) to cathode (+) through external circuit
An Ox, Red Cat mnemonic
An Ox, Red Cat mnemonic
Anode Oxidation, Reduction Cathode