Practice Galvanic Cell (voltaic Cell) (3.1.1.1)

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Question 1.
What is a galvanic cell?
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Think about how batteries work.
Question 2.
Where does oxidation occur in a galvanic cell?
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Recall the mnemonic 'AnOx'.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a galvanic cell?
- To convert electrical energy into chemical energy
- To convert chemical energy into electrical energy
- To store energy
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Think about batteries and how they work.
4Question 4.
True or False: In a galvanic cell, oxidation occurs at the cathode.
- True
- False
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Recall the mnemonic 'AnOx RedCat'.
Question 5.
Design a standard galvanic cell using iron and silver electrodes. Specify the half-reactions, calculate the overall EMF given that E°Fe = -0.44 V and E°Ag = +0.80 V.
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Ensure you identify which reactions are oxidation and reduction.
Question 6.
Discuss the environmental implications of the widespread use of galvanic cells in batteries, considering resource extraction and disposal.
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Consider both production and end-life of batteries.

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