Electrochemistry · Summer Term
Electrochemical Cells (Galvanic Cells)
Exploring how spontaneous redox reactions generate electrical energy.
Key Questions
- Explain the function of each component in a galvanic cell.
- Construct cell diagrams for various electrochemical cells.
- Analyze how the relative reactivity of metals determines the direction of electron flow.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - ElectrochemistryA-Level: Chemistry - Redox Reactions
Year: Year 13
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Electrochemistry
Period: Summer Term
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