Practice Electrochemical Cells (voltaic/galvanic And Electrolytic) (8.3)

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Question 1.
What is the main difference between voltaic and electrolytic cells?
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Think about how each cell generates or consumes energy.
Question 2.
Define the role of the anode in an electrochemical cell.
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Remember the process of OIL RIG.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a voltaic cell?
- To consume energy
- To generate energy
- Both
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Consider the nature of the reactions involved.
4Question 4.
True or False: In a galvanic cell, the anode is positive.
- True
- False
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Remember the flow of electrons.
Question 5.
Design a new voltaic cell using zinc and copper, and describe all components and processes that will occur. Include cell notation.
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Consider the charge of the electrodes and the direction of electron flow.
Question 6.
Explain the industrial application of an electrolytic cell in the extraction of metals. What processes are involved?
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Think about where and how metal extraction occurs.

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