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A: Chemistry = Chemical Changes 2.4 Using Voltaic Cells Flashcards

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What is the role of metals in human life?

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Metals play a significant role in various applications and technologies.

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What factors influence a metal’s susceptibility to corrosion?

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Different rates of chemical reactivity.

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Why does silver jewellery tarnish while gold jewellery does not?

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Due to differences in chemical reactivity and susceptibility to corrosion.

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What is an example of a beneficial effect of corrosion?

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Copper artifacts were preserved by a protective layer of green corrosion (basic copper carbonate).

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What key processes are involved in corrosion reactions?

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Oxidation and reduction.

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What is a voltaic cell?

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A device that spontaneously produces electricity by redox reactions.

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What do we commonly refer to a group of voltaic cells connected together?

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A battery.

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What does a battery of voltaic cells provide for devices?

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A continuous flow or current of electrons.

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How do components in a calculator utilize energy from a battery?

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They convert the energy from the current into other work.

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What happens to electrons as they leave one end of a voltaic cell?

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Another group enters to maintain the flow.

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Fill in the blank: A battery is a set of _______ cells joined to produce an electric current.

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voltaic

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True or False: A battery can consist of a single voltaic cell.

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False

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What causes the flow of electrons in a voltaic cell?

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Reduction and oxidation reactions combining metals that lose and gain electrons.

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What is a voltaic cell?

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A voltaic cell uses the transfer of electrons between its chemical components to create an electric current that can flow through an external circuit.

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How is the connection to the external circuit made in a voltaic cell?

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Through wires that contact each electrode of the voltaic cell.

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What happens to a substance that is oxidized in a voltaic cell?

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It loses electrons.

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What happens to a substance that is reduced in a voltaic cell?

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It gains electrons.

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What is the purpose of the investigation involving a voltaic cell?

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To explore the oxidation and reduction reactions that occur inside a voltaic cell.

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What is an electrode?

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A solid electrical conductor in a cell that connects a cell to an external circuit.

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What materials are needed to build a working voltaic cell?

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2 beakers and a voltmeter (or digital multimeter).

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True or False: A voltaic cell generates electricity through the flow of protons.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: A voltaic cell creates an electric current through the transfer of _______.

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electrons.

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What is the role of a voltmeter in the context of a voltaic cell?

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To measure the electric current generated by the cell.

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What is a voltaic cell?

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A voltaic cell uses the transfer of electrons between its chemical components to create an electric current that can flow through an external circuit.

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How is the connection to the external circuit made in a voltaic cell?
Through wires that contact each electrode of the voltaic cell.
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What happens to a substance that is oxidized in a voltaic cell?
It loses electrons.
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What happens to a substance that is reduced in a voltaic cell?
It gains electrons.
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What is the purpose of the investigation involving a voltaic cell?
To explore the oxidation and reduction reactions that occur inside a voltaic cell.
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What is an electrode?
A solid electrical conductor in a cell that connects a cell to an external circuit.
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What materials are needed to build a working voltaic cell?
2 beakers and a voltmeter (or digital multimeter).
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True or False: A voltaic cell generates electricity through the flow of protons.
False.
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Fill in the blank: A voltaic cell creates an electric current through the transfer of _______.
electrons.
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What is the role of a voltmeter in the context of a voltaic cell?
To measure the electric current generated by the cell.
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What is the electrode called where oxidation occurs?
Anode ## Footnote The anode is the electrode in a cell where the oxidation half-reaction occurs.
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What is the electrode called where reduction occurs?
Cathode ## Footnote The cathode is the electrode in a cell where the reduction half-reaction occurs.
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Which metal is located below copper in the activity series?
Zinc ## Footnote Zinc is located below copper, indicating it has a greater tendency to be oxidized.
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What happens to the zinc electrode in the electrochemical cell?
Loses electrons ## Footnote The zinc electrode is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons.
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What happens to the copper electrode in the electrochemical cell?
Receives electrons ## Footnote The copper electrode is reduced, meaning it receives electrons.
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Fill in the blank: Anode and oxidation both begin with _______.
Vowels
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Fill in the blank: Cathode and reduction both begin with _______.
Consonants
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What tendency do metal atoms located closest to the bottom of the activity series have?
Greatest tendency to be oxidized ## Footnote This indicates that they are more likely to lose electrons.
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What is the role of the anode in an electrochemical cell?
Oxidation half-reaction occurs ## Footnote The anode facilitates the oxidation process.
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What is the role of the cathode in an electrochemical cell?
Reduction half-reaction occurs ## Footnote The cathode facilitates the reduction process.
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What is the ideal apparatus for learning about the operation of a voltaic cell?
A set-up with two beakers and a salt bridge.
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What type of packaging do most people use for voltaic cells?
Small, sealed containers.
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What are the cells commonly referred to as, even though they are not completely dry?
Dry cells.
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What do dry cells actually contain as the electrolyte?
A moist paste.
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True or False: If dry cells were completely dry, they would work properly.
False.
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What is the oxidation reaction in a standard consumer cell?
Zn(s) → Zn(aq) + 2e
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What is the reduction reaction in a standard consumer cell?
2 NH₄⁺(aq) + 2 MnO₂(s) + 2e → Mn₂O₄(s) + NH₃(g) + H₂O(l)
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How many consumer cells are purchased every year in North America?
About three billion
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What are the two strategies mentioned to help reduce environmental harm from consumer cells?
* Sending spent cells to local recycling centres * Using rechargeable cells
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True or False: The oxidation reaction of a consumer cell is more complex than the reduction reaction.
False
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Fill in the blank: The oxidation and reduction processes in consumer cells rely on the principles of _______ and _______.
oxidation, reduction
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What is a consequence of releasing metals and electrolytes from consumer cells into the environment?
They are harmful
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What is one benefit of using rechargeable cells?
Reduces the number of cells needed over a product's lifetime
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What type of diagram is referenced in the context of a standard consumer cell?
S H asts diagram
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What is the state of zinc in the oxidation reaction of a consumer cell?
Solid (s)
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What do electrical devices, like MP3 players and portable CD players, require to function?
Energy from electrons
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What is the purpose of a voltaic cell?
To create an electrical current through spontaneous oxidation and reduction reactions
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How can the activity series for metals and metal ions be used?
To predict which electrode will be the anode and which will be the cathode
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Where does oxidation occur in a voltaic cell?
At the anode
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What is the role of the anode in a voltaic cell?
Source of electrons for an external circuit
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Where do electrons flow from and to in a voltaic cell?
From the anode through the external circuit to the cathode
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Where does reduction occur in a voltaic cell?
At the cathode
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What is required to keep a voltaic cell working?
Replenishment of reactants
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What do electrical devices, like MP3 players and portable CD players, require to function?
Energy from electrons
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What is the purpose of a voltaic cell?
To create an electrical current through spontaneous oxidation and reduction reactions
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How can the activity series for metals and metal ions be used?
To predict which electrode will be the anode and which will be the cathode
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Where does oxidation occur in a voltaic cell?
At the anode
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What is the role of the anode in a voltaic cell?
Source of electrons for an external circuit
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Where do electrons flow from and to in a voltaic cell?
From the anode through the external circuit to the cathode
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Where does reduction occur in a voltaic cell?
At the cathode
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What is required to keep a voltaic cell working?
Replenishment of reactants

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