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GCSE Chemistry: Cells and batteries
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How does a cell produce electricity?
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It contains chemicals which react to produce electricity.
Name two factors that affect the voltage produced by a cell.
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The type of electrode and the type of electrolyte.
How can a simple cell be made?
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By connecting two different metals in contact with an electrolyte.
A simple cell is made by connecting two ? metals in contact with an electrolyte.
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different
What is a battery?
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Two or more cells connected together in series to provide a greater voltage.
Batteries consist of two or more cells connected together in ?.
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series
Why do the reactions in a non-rechargeable cell eventually stop?
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One of the reactants has been used up.
Are alkaline batteries rechargeable or non-rechargeable?
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Non-rechargeable.
Why can rechargeable cells be recharged?
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The chemical reactions are reversed when an external electrical current is supplied.
Rechargeable cells are recharged because the chemical reactions are ? when an external current is supplied.
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reversed
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