CHEM 1002 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Galvanic Cell, Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Cell

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General term for plant matter such as trees, grasses, agricultural crops, or other biological material is. Chemical energy is converted directly into electrical energy. Better than standard battery because as long as oxygen and fuel are supplied, Changeg > 0 nonspontaneous (put e in) the cell will not (cid:498)run down(cid:499) like a battery. Use 2 semiconductors limited conductivity, but enough: one electron rich, one electron poor, n-type. During the chemical reaction in an electrochemical cell oxidation occurs at the anode. If a substance is oxidized, another substance is reduced. Current through a wire is most closely related to the rate of electron flow. Electrochemical reaction of the battery must be reversible. Primary determinant of voltage developed by a battery is the nature of the materials in the reaction. Lead-acid batteries in cars work for years without shutting down. Because the mechanical motion of the engine drives an alternator that generates electricity to recharge the battery.

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