3.4.1 - Standard notation for a galvanic cell
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What is a galvanic cell?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy conversion occurs.
Name the two main electrodes in a galvanic cell.
💡 Hint: Look for the terms related to oxidation and reduction.
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What is the role of the anode in a galvanic cell?
💡 Hint: Think about where the oxidation process happens.
True or False: The salt bridge allows for the direct mixing of solutions in a galvanic cell.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of the salt bridge in maintaining the cell's balance.
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Design a galvanic cell using chosen materials and explain the expected notation and reactions that would occur within it.
💡 Hint: Think about the reactivity of chosen metals and their respective ion forms.
Analyze what might happen if a galvanic cell's reactions are reversed and how it affects the notation used.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of electron flow direction on both the cell’s operation and notation.
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