Ch.19 Electrochemistry Flashcards
In galvanic/voltaiccells ooxidation always occurs at the _____.
Anode (-)
In galvanic/voltaic cells reduction always occurs ar the ______.
Cathode (+)
Galvanic cells only work if the redox reaction is ____?
Spontaneous
Galvanic cells only work if E^o for the cell is ____.
Positive
Cell potentials are all referenced to the ____.
Standard Hydrogen Electrode
All voltages are measured against the?
Standard hydrogen electrode
In Electrolytic cells oxidation always occurs at the ____?
Anode (+)
In Electrolytic cells reduction always occurs at the ____?
Cathode (-)
Electrolytic cells only function if they’re ____.
Non spontaneous
In a lead acid battery what happens to the pH and the density from the reactants to the products?
The pH increases becoming more neutral.
The density decreases from H2SO4 to H2O.