What is a voltaic cell?

Test: Chemical Reactions and Equations

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Chemistry
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10th Grade
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Medium
Diana Lewis
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A device that requires external energy to convert electrical energy into chemical energy.
An electrochemical cell that spontaneously converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
A biological cell that produces electricity.
A mechanical device that generates electrical energy from solar power.
Answer explanation
A voltaic cell is an electrochemical cell that spontaneously converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the device shown in the diagram?
Electrolytic cell
Battery
Voltaic cell
Capacitor
Answer explanation
The device shown in the diagram is a Voltaic cell, which is used to generate electrical energy through chemical reactions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can half cells look like?
Tubes or large tanks
Beakers or much smaller compartments
Cylinders or large containers
Plates or flat surfaces
Answer explanation
Half cells can look like beakers or much smaller compartments, which are commonly used in electrochemical experiments to separate the anode and cathode.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the salt bridge in a half cell do?
Heats up the solution
Allows for the flow of electrons to balance the charge
Allows for the flow of liquids to balance the charge
Allows for the ions to balance the charge
Answer explanation
The salt bridge allows for the ions to balance the charge in a half cell by facilitating the flow of ions between the two half cells.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a voltmeter measure in a half cell setup?
Current
Resistance
Voltage
Power
Answer explanation
A voltmeter measures voltage in a half cell setup, making it the correct choice out of the options provided.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the general term for an electrode?
Conductor or insulator
Anode or cathode
Wire or switch
Resistor or capacitor
Answer explanation
The general term for an electrode is anode or cathode, not conductor or insulator, wire or switch, resistor or capacitor.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the location of oxidation in a half cell?
Electrode
Anode
Cathode
Salt Bridge
Answer explanation
In a half cell, oxidation occurs at the anode. The anode is where electrons are lost during the redox reaction.
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