Chemical Cells Flashcards

1
Q

Two metals in what produce electricity (name of the solution)

A

An electrolyte

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2
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What is an electrolyte

A

A solution that can conduct electricity

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3
Q

Why can a cell only produce electricity for a certain amount of time

A

Eventually the reactants run out and the reaction will stop

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4
Q

What does increasing the difference in reactivity of metals do to the potential difference

A

Increases it

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5
Q

What other factors affects the potential difference

A

The electrolyte

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6
Q

What is a battery

A

Two or more cells connected in series

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7
Q

What does increasing the number of cells in a battery do

A

Produces a greater potential difference

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8
Q

What happens in alkaline batteries when the reactants run out

A

No more electricity will be produced as the reaction is irreversible

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9
Q

What do rechargeable batteries do

A

Reverse the chemical reactions when an electric current is applied

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