Intro to Voltaic Cells Do Now

Which of the following energy conversions occurs in a voltaic cell?

• electrical to nuclear

• electrical to chemical

• chemical to electrical

• nuclear to electrical

Which of the following describes the redox reaction that occurs in a voltaic cell?

• spontaneous

• nonspontaneous

• could be either spontaneous or nonspontaneous

If the two electrodes in a voltaic cell are Mg and Zn, which will be oxidized?

• Zn

• Mg

Which of the following correctly describes the processes that occur at the anode and cathode in a voltaic cell?

• oxidation at both the anode and the cathode

• oxidation at the cathode, reduction at the anode

• oxidation at the anode, reduction at the cathode

• reduction at both the anode and the cathode

Which answer choice correctly describes the flow of electrons in a voltaic cell?

• electrons flow from the anode to the cathode through the salt bridge

• electrons flow from the cathode to the anode through the salt bridge

• electrons flow from the anode to the cathode through the wire

• electrons flow from the cathode to the anode through the wire

What is the purpose of the salt bridge in a voltaic cell?

• Permits the exchange of water between the two half cells

• Permits the exchange of atoms between the two half cells

• Permits the exchange of electrons between the two half cells

• Permits the exchange of ions between the two half cells