Processes in Electrochemical Cells (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What does a half-cell consist of?
What does a half-cell consist of?
Metal electrode in solution of its ions
What is the main function of the salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
What is the main function of the salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
Allows ion movement, maintains neutrality
In the reaction , what type of reaction occurs?
In the reaction , what type of reaction occurs?
Oxidation (loss of electrons)
At which electrode does reduction occur in an electrochemical cell?
At which electrode does reduction occur in an electrochemical cell?
Cathode
In standard cell notation, what does the symbol || represent?
In standard cell notation, what does the symbol || represent?
Salt bridge
In standard cell notation , which is the anode?
In standard cell notation , which is the anode?
In a galvanic cell, which direction do electrons flow through the external circuit?
In a galvanic cell, which direction do electrons flow through the external circuit?
From anode to cathode
How does conventional current flow compare to electron flow in a galvanic cell?
How does conventional current flow compare to electron flow in a galvanic cell?
Opposite direction to electron flow
What is the key difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells?
What is the key difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells?
Galvanic produce electricity, electrolytic use it
In a galvanic cell, what is the charge of the anode?
In a galvanic cell, what is the charge of the anode?
Negative