Chemical Cells Flashcards
Two metals in what produce electricity (name of the solution)
An electrolyte
What is an electrolyte
A solution that can conduct electricity
Why can a cell only produce electricity for a certain amount of time
Eventually the reactants run out and the reaction will stop
What does increasing the difference in reactivity of metals do to the potential difference
Increases it
What other factors affects the potential difference
The electrolyte
What is a battery
Two or more cells connected in series
What does increasing the number of cells in a battery do
Produces a greater potential difference
What happens in alkaline batteries when the reactants run out
No more electricity will be produced as the reaction is irreversible
What do rechargeable batteries do
Reverse the chemical reactions when an electric current is applied
