Electrochemistry Ch 17

A voltaic cell converts electrical energy to chemical energy.

• True

• False

The part of the electrolytic cell at which electrons are produced is the _____.

• anode

• cathode

• external circuit

• salt bridge

 An example of a cation is _____.

• Na

An example of an anion is ___________.

In a voltaic cell, the electrode that is more easily oxidized is the _____.

• anode

• cathode

• anion

• cation

One of the metals most difficult to oxidize is _____.

• potassium

• sodium

• calcium

• copper

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

 A device used to measure the flow of current in a cell is the _____.

• salt bridge

• anode

• voltmeter

• cathode

The properties of the _____ make a dry cell "dry."

• anode

• cathode

• electrolyte

• casing

The flow of electrons in a particular direction is called _____.

• electrolysis

• an electrical current

• oxidation

• reduction

One type of experimental battery for electric cars uses the active metal _____.

• lithium

• potassium

• rubidium

• sodium