8.3.1 - Common Components of Electrochemical Cells
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What is the function of an electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps ions move in a solution.
Identify the two types of electrodes in an electrochemical cell.
💡 Hint: Remember where oxidation and reduction happen.
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What occurs at the anode of a galvanic cell?
💡 Hint: Remember the mnemonic LEO for oxidation.
True or False: In a galvanic cell, the anode is positive.
💡 Hint: Think about where electrons are produced.
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If a galvanic electrochemical cell uses copper and zinc electrodes with copper as the cathode, describe the electron and ion flow as the cell operates.
💡 Hint: Think about which electrode loses and gains electrons.
Explain how varying the concentration of the electrolyte can affect the performance of an electrochemical cell.
💡 Hint: Consider how ion availability influences reactions in a cell.
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