Penny Battery Flashcard

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Why can't protons move through the wire?

Back

They are too large.

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When the penny battery is fully connected, where do the electrons move to?

Back

Copper wire.

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What does the electrolyte produce?

Back

Hydrogen gas.

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Where does the electricity in a penny battery come from?

Back

The chemical reaction of zinc and copper.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An element that has an unequal number of protons and electrons.

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What is the role of the electrolyte in a battery?

Back

To facilitate the movement of ions.

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What is the function of electrons in a circuit?

Back

To carry electric charge.

Front

What materials are typically used in a penny battery?

Back

Copper, zinc, and an electrolyte (like lemon juice).

Front

What is a chemical reaction?

Back

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

Front

What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

Back

Conductors allow electricity to flow easily, while insulators do not.