Electrochemical reactions Flashcards
1
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Galvanic cell
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Cell is which chemical energy is converted to electrical energy
2
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Electrolytic cell
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Cell in which electrical energy is converted to chemical energy
3
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Oxidation
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Loss of electrons (increase in oxidation number)
4
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Reduction
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Gain in electrons (decrease in oxidation number)
5
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Oxidising agent
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Substance that is reduced
6
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Reducing agent
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Substance that is oxidised
7
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Anode
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electrode where oxidation takes place
8
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Cathode
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electrode where reduction takes place
9
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Electrolyte
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Substance of which the aqueous solution contains ions/ substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electricity
10
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Electrolysis
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Chemical process in which electrical energy is converted to chemical energy/ the use of electrical energy to produce chemical change
