Introduction to Electrochemistry (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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Who discovered bioelectricity in 1771?
Who discovered bioelectricity in 1771?
Luigi Galvani
What happened in Galvani's frog leg experiment?
What happened in Galvani's frog leg experiment?
Leg twitched when touched by 2 different metals
What was Galvani's initial explanation for the leg twitching?
What was Galvani's initial explanation for the leg twitching?
Animal electricity
Who challenged Galvani's animal electricity theory?
Who challenged Galvani's animal electricity theory?
Alessandro Volta
What was Volta's explanation for the electricity source?
What was Volta's explanation for the electricity source?
Two different metals in contact with conducting liquid
What year did Volta create the first battery?
What year did Volta create the first battery?
1800
What was the name of Volta's first battery?
What was the name of Volta's first battery?
Voltaic pile
What were the components of the voltaic pile?
What were the components of the voltaic pile?
Zn & Cu discs, cardboard soaked in salt solution
What is the definition of electrochemistry?
What is the definition of electrochemistry?
Study of relationship between chemical reactions & electricity
What is the first main area of electrochemistry?
What is the first main area of electrochemistry?
Chemical reactions producing electricity
What is the process of using electricity to cause chemical reactions?
What is the process of using electricity to cause chemical reactions?
Electrolysis
What do different metals + conducting solutions generate?
What do different metals + conducting solutions generate?
Electric current via chemical reactions