Redox Reactions
loss of electrons
What is oxidation?
converts __?__ to __?__
What is electricity to a redox reaction?
Converts __?__ to __?__.
The electrochemical deterioration of metals.
What is corrosion?
Cell that can be continuously replenished.
What is a fuel cell?
gain of electrons
What is reduction?
required substance that ionizes to conduct electricity
What is an electrolyte?
Requires two metals with one being more __?__ (easily oxidized).
What is active?
The two components needed for rusting.
What are air and water?
Classification of most cells such as Leclanche and carbon-zinc cells - once chemicals are used up, the cell is dead.
What is a non-rechargeable cell?
agent causing oxidation, gets reduced
What is an oxidizing agent?
oxidation occurs at the __?__.
reduction occurs at the __?__.
What is the anode? cathode?
Oxidation occurs at the __?__.
Reduction occurs at the __?__.
What is the anode, cathode?
Substances to paint or cover an object to prevent or slow rusting. (2)
What is lacquer, paint, grease, or a less active metal?
Type of non-rechargeable cell that has a very long life.
What is a lithium cell?
agent causing reduction, gets oxidized
What is the reducing agent?
The charge of the cathode is __?__.
The charge of the anode is __?__.
What is negative, positive?
The charge of the cathode is __?__.
The charge of the anode is __?__.
What is positive, negative?
Classification of the lead-acid cell, nickel-cadmium cell, and nickel-metal hydride cell - all can be charged again from an outside source.
A strong oxidizing agent readily acquires electrons and becomes what?
What is a weak reducing agent?
Electrons are __?__ lost.
What is forcibly lost?
Electrons are __?__ lost.
What is willingly?
What is a sacrificial anode?
Type of rechargeable cell that is used in a truck or car battery.