8.1- Potential Energy Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT IS A BATTERY
A
a combination of electrochemical cells
2
Q
WHAT DO ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS DO
A
they convert chemical energy into electrical energy (they are basically just cells)
3
Q
WHAT IS POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE/VOLTAGE
A
the amount of electric potential energy per one Coulomb of charge (dont think we need to know this but meh)
4
Q
HOW DO YOU MEASURE VOLTAGE BETWEEN 2 LOCATIONS
A
A VOLTMETER!!!!
5
Q
WHAT ARE ELECTRODES AND ELECTROLYTES
A
Electrodes- two terminals in a battery that are usually made of two metals
Electrolyte- a substance that conducts eletricity- usually damp and moist
