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Why do electrons only travel in one direction in voltaic cells?
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∙ 13y ago
The electrode potential or the reduction potential of zinc is less than that of copper. Therefore, zinc loses the electrons and copper ions gain them forming solid copper and producing electricity.
Copper is not able to loose electrons due to presence of zinc and hence electrons flow
in one direction only.
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What is a voltaic battery?
n : battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged inseries or parallel
Why alkali metals cannot be used in voltaic cells?
Alkali and Alkaline earth metals cannot be used in voltaic cells based on water as the solvent because of their rapid oxidation by that solvent.
What is the scientific name for solar panels?
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Alkali metals cannot be used in voltaic cells?
Lithium is an alkali metal and is used in the highest energy capacity cells made.
What is the difference between a galvanic cell and a voltaic cell?
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What direction do electrons flow in electrolyte cells?
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What is a voltaic battery?
n : battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged inseries or parallel
Is hydro power related to photo voltaic cells?
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What renewable energy source has PV cells?
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Why alkali metals cannot be used in voltaic cells?
Alkali and Alkaline earth metals cannot be used in voltaic cells based on water as the solvent because of their rapid oxidation by that solvent.
How can you reverse a redox reaction in a voltaic cell?
if the external circuit is replaced by a source of electricity that opposes the voltaic cell, the electrode reactions can be reversed.Now,the external source pushes the electrons in the opposite direction and supplies energy or work to the cell so that the reverse non-spontaneous reaction occurs.
What is the scientific name for solar panels?
photovoltaic
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There used for to collect heat off of the sun to generate electricity.;)
What are solar cells or solar voltaic cells used for?
There used for to collect heat off of the sun to generate electricity.;)
Alkali metals cannot be used in voltaic cells?
Lithium is an alkali metal and is used in the highest energy capacity cells made.
What is Electricity from light?
Photo-voltaic cells or panels as they are often called, produce electricity in response to incident light
