The Simple Electric Cell

Question 1

1. An electric cell consists of 2 different conductors (e_______) partly covered by an acidic or ionic solution (e_________ solution).

Answer 1

1. An electric cell consists of 2 different conductors (electode) partly covered by an acidic or ionic solution (electrolyte solution).

Question 2

2. Different combinations of electodes produce _____________ voltages. For examples, electodes of zinc and copper produce 1.1 volts, whereas electrodes of aluminium and carbon produce 2.4 volts.

Answer 2

2. Different combinations of electodes produce different voltages. For examples, electodes of zinc and copper produce 1.1 volts, whereas electrodes of aluminium and carbon produce 2.4 volts.

Question 3

3. Rechargeable Cells (e.g. lead-acid cells) are cells that can be recharged wheb they go ‘flat’ by ________ the chemical reaction.

Answer 3

3. Rechargeable Cells (e.g. lead-acid cells) are cells that can be recharged wheb they go ‘flat’ by reversing the chemical reaction.

Question 4

4. Battery - A battery is a __________ of connected simple cells in series.

Answer 4

4. Battery - A battery is a series of connected simple cells in series.