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Electrochemical Cells & Batteries

EMF=0.34(0.76)=1.10 VEMF = 0.34 - (-0.76) = 1.10\ V
Anode (−)Zinc (Zn)
Cathode (+)Copper (Cu)
Cell EMF1.10 V
Electrode 2 selectedCopper (Cu)
  • Select Zinc and Copper — confirm Zinc is the anode (negative electrode)
  • On the same Zinc-Copper pair, confirm the EMF reads about 1.10 V
  • Swap the order (Copper first, Zinc second) — confirm Zinc is STILL the anode, whichever slider it is on
  • Select Magnesium and Silver — the two ends of the series — confirm this gives the largest possible EMF (about 3.17 V)
  • Select Iron and Lead — two metals close together in the series — confirm the EMF is small, about 0.31 V