Electrochemical Cells

Devices used to carry out electrochemical processes.

• half-cells
• electrochemical cells
• beakers
• electroretinogram apparatus

Metals which conduct electrons in and out of solutions.

• anodes
• electrodes
• cathodes
• geodes

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Electrode where oxidation occurs

• anode
• cathode

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Electrode where reduction occurs

• anode
• cathode

Charge on the anode in a voltaic cell.

• positive
• negative

Charge on the cathode in a voltaic cell.

• positive
• negative

Type of electrochemical cell in which a spontaneous chemical reaction produces a flow of electrons.

• voltaic (galvanic) cell
• electrolytic cell

The __________ potential of a metal ion is its ability to gain electrons as measured in volts.

• reduction
• oxidation

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

The __________ potential of a metal is its ability to lose electrons as measured in volts.

• reduction
• oxidation

Cell potential is the difference between the reduction and oxidation potentials of the substances involved and is measured in volts.

• true
• false