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GCSE Chemistry: Cells and batteries

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  1. How does a cell produce electricity?

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    It contains chemicals which react to produce electricity.

  2. Name two factors that affect the voltage produced by a cell.

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    The type of electrode and the type of electrolyte.

  3. How can a simple cell be made?

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    By connecting two different metals in contact with an electrolyte.

  4. A simple cell is made by connecting two ? metals in contact with an electrolyte.

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    different

  5. What is a battery?

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    Two or more cells connected together in series to provide a greater voltage.

  6. Batteries consist of two or more cells connected together in ?.

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    series

  7. Why do the reactions in a non-rechargeable cell eventually stop?

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    One of the reactants has been used up.

  8. Are alkaline batteries rechargeable or non-rechargeable?

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    Non-rechargeable.

  9. Why can rechargeable cells be recharged?

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    The chemical reactions are reversed when an external electrical current is supplied.

  10. Rechargeable cells are recharged because the chemical reactions are ? when an external current is supplied.

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    reversed

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