Chapter 8.1 Flashcards
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Electrochemical cells
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Covert chemical energy to electrical energy
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Battery
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An electrochemical cell or a combination of electrochemical cells
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Terminals
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End points on a battery where connections are made
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Energy
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Ability to do work
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Kinetic energy
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Energy a moving object has because of its motion
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Potential energy
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Energy stored in an object
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Potential difference
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= VOLTAGE
amount of electrical energy in 1 Coulomb of charge
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Electrodes
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= terminals
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Electrolyte
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Substance which conducts electricity
