3.8 - Concentration Cells
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Practice Questions
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What is a concentration cell?
💡 Hint: Think about how differences in solutions can create electrical potential.
Which electrode in a concentration cell oxidizes?
💡 Hint: Remember the process where electrons are released.
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What is the primary driver of a concentration cell's potential?
💡 Hint: Consider what creates a flow of ions.
In what kind of systems are concentration cells often found?
💡 Hint: Think about nerve cells and communication.
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A concentration cell has one half-cell with Cu^2+ at 0.5M and another at 0.05M. Calculate Ecell at room temperature.
💡 Hint: Focus on identifying your concentrations correctly.
Explain how concentration cells can be used in sensors to measure ion concentration in fluids. What principles are at play?
💡 Hint: Consider the application of cell potential in practical scenarios.
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