Electrochemistry
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Electron flow
Anode to cathode
At anode: oxidation or reduction
Oxidation
At cathode: oxidation or reduction
Reduction
Cathode is known as the _______ electrode in a voltaic cell
Positive Explanation: electron flows from negative to positive
Anode is known as the _______ electrode in a voltaic cell
Negative Explanation: electron flows from negative to positive
Zinc acts as the ____
Anode
Copper acts as the _____
Cathode
What does the salt bridge do?
Allow the flow of ions and maintain electrical neutrality, otherwise electrons will repel each other stopping the flow of electrons
What is the cell name used for generating electricity using electrolytes and electrodes.
Galvanic cell or voltaic cell
Anode is known as the ______ electrode in an electrolytic cell
Positive Explanation: it attracts anion
Cathode is known as the ______ electrode in an electrolytic cell
Negative Explanation: it attracts cation