Chemistry Quiz: Galvanic Cells
Instructions
Answer the following questions regarding galvanic cells. Provide comprehensive responses, ensuring you demonstrate your understanding of the topic. Each question is open-ended and aims to assess your knowledge of galvanic cells.
- Define a galvanic cell and explain its basic components.
Your answer should include a definition of a galvanic cell and mention key components such as the anode, cathode, electrolyte, and salt bridge.
- Describe the process of redox reactions in the context of a galvanic cell.
Include an explanation of oxidation and reduction, and identify which occurs at the anode and which occurs at the cathode.
- What is the significance of the standard electrode potential in galvanic cells?
Discuss how the standard electrode potential can be used to predict the spontaneous direction of electron flow in a galvanic cell.
- Explain how the Nernst equation can be applied to calculate the cell potential under non-standard conditions.
Include a brief derivation of the Nernst equation and the effect of concentration on the cell potential.
- Discuss the factors that can affect the cell voltage in a galvanic cell.
Mention at least four factors that influence the voltage and describe how each one impacts the overall cell performance.
Conclusion
Be sure to review your answers for clarity and accuracy. Good luck!