Commercial Cells (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards
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What do electrochemical cells convert?
What do electrochemical cells convert?
Chemical energy to electrical energy via redox reactions
Electrode where oxidation occurs
Electrode where oxidation occurs
Anode (negative electrode)
Electrode where reduction occurs
Electrode where reduction occurs
Cathode (positive electrode)
Type of cell that is non-rechargeable
Type of cell that is non-rechargeable
Primary cells
Example of primary cell
Example of primary cell
Alkaline batteries
Type of cell that is rechargeable
Type of cell that is rechargeable
Secondary cells
Examples of secondary cells
Examples of secondary cells
Lithium-ion batteries, lead-acid batteries
Cells operating continuously with fuel supply
Cells operating continuously with fuel supply
Fuel cells
Year first voltaic pile developed
Year first voltaic pile developed
1800
Example of fuel cell used in electric vehicles
Example of fuel cell used in electric vehicles
Hydrogen fuel cells