Galvanic Cells
Definitions:
Redox reaction
= A reaction involving the transfer of electrons
Oxidation
= The loss of electrons
Reduction
= The gain of electrons
An oxidising agent - OA
= A substance that accepts electrons
A reducing agent - RA
= A substance that donates electrons
Anode
= The electrode where oxidation takes place
Cathode
= The electrode where reduction takes place
Electrolyte - A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or
Electrolyte - dissolved in a solution.
Electrolyte - A solution or liquid or dissolved substance that conducts electricity through the
Electrolyte - movement of ions.
Electrolysis - The chemical process in which electrical energy is converted to chemical energy.
Electrolysis - The use of electrical energy to produce a chemical change.
Definitions:
Redox reaction
= A reaction involving the transfer of electrons
Oxidation
= The loss of electrons
Reduction
= The gain of electrons
An oxidising agent - OA
= A substance that accepts electrons
A reducing agent - RA
= A substance that donates electrons
Anode
= The electrode where oxidation takes place
Cathode
= The electrode where reduction takes place
Electrolyte - A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or
Electrolyte - dissolved in a solution.
Electrolyte - A solution or liquid or dissolved substance that conducts electricity through the
Electrolyte - movement of ions.
Electrolysis - The chemical process in which electrical energy is converted to chemical energy.
Electrolysis - The use of electrical energy to produce a chemical change.
