Electrochemistry Quiz

What is electrochemistry primarily concerned with?

• The relationship between chemical reactions and electricity

• The study of atoms and molecules

• The behavior of gases in chemical reactions

• The process of nuclear fusion

What is the movement of electricity primarily associated with?

• Movement of neutrons

• Movement of photons

• Movement of protons

• Movement of electrons

What type of chemical reactions involve the movement of electrons between atoms?

• Oxidation-reduction reactions

• Decomposition reactions

• Combustion reactions

• Synthesis reactions

What is the device used to create electricity from certain chemical reactions?

• Galvanic or voltaic cell

• Electrolytic cell

• Electromagnetic cell

• Thermoelectric cell

What is the process called when electricity is used to make certain chemical reactions happen?

• Combustion

• Electrolysis

• Oxidation

• Reduction

What is the site of oxidation in an electrolytic cell?

• Anode

• Cathode

• Electrode

• Conductor

What is the site of reduction in an electrolytic cell?

• Cathode

• Anode

• Conductor

• Electrode

What is the mnemonic to remember that anode is the site of oxidation and cathode is the site of reduction?

• An ox red cat

• A cat on red ox

• Red ox cat an

• Ox cat red an

What is the process called when water is split into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas using electricity?

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Hydrolysis

• Electrolysis

What is the device used to measure the flow of electric current in a circuit?

• Ammeter

• Voltmeter

• Ohmmeter

• Wattmeter