SC16 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the overall reaction that happens in a chemical cell?
A
exothermic but the energy is transferred through electricity instead of heat energy
2
Q
What is voltage(potential difference) in a chemical cell determined by?
A
The difference in reactivity / the further apart the metals are in the reactivity series the greater the voltage
3
Q
What is a fuel cell?
A
It is a type of electrochemical cell - they convert the fuel and oxygen into electrical energy that we can then use to power things