Overview in Electrochemistry [Gl/Gr]

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What particle carries the charge in the electrolyte?

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Ion

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In a Galvanic Cell, the anode is...

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Negative

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In a Galvanic Cell, the cathode is...

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Positive

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Another name for a spontaneous electrochemical cell?

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Voltaic Cell

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What is the half-reaction occurring at the cathode in the reaction Zn + HgO → ZnO + Hg?

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HgO + 2 e- → Hg + O2-

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What is a Galvanic Cell?

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A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy through spontaneous redox reactions.

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What is the role of the salt bridge in a Galvanic Cell?

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To maintain electrical neutrality by allowing the flow of ions between the two half-cells.

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What is oxidation in electrochemistry?

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The loss of electrons by a substance.

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What is reduction in electrochemistry?

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The gain of electrons by a substance.

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What is the standard electrode potential?

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A measure of the tendency of a chemical species to be reduced, measured under standard conditions.