electrochemistry Flashcards
1
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zinc and copper as agents
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zinc strong reducing agent and copper strong oxidising agent
2
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whats a half cell/ electrode
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metal in its own ions in solution
3
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whats a cell
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two half cells connected together
4
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whats a battery
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two or more cells connected together
5
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whats a half cell
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strip of metal in a solution of its own ions
6
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max pd =
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electromotive force
7
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why do we use platnium stip in hydrogen electrode
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hydrogen gas cant conduct electricity so need metal strip to conduct electrons
-platinum used because it conducts electricity but doesnt react with anything itself
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