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This document describes an experiment on voltaic cells. The experiment involves setting up cells using different metal combinations and measuring the voltage output. It then asks questions about identifying the reactions occurring at the electrodes, determining which metals have the highest and lowest ionization tendencies based on the voltage measurements, and explaining why primary cells are not rechargeable while secondary cells are.

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GUIDESHEET

This document describes an experiment on voltaic cells. The experiment involves setting up cells using different metal combinations and measuring the voltage output. It then asks questions about identifying the reactions occurring at the electrodes, determining which metals have the highest and lowest ionization tendencies based on the voltage measurements, and explaining why primary cells are not rechargeable while secondary cells are.

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Name: Group No.

Course/Year/Section: Date Performed:


Instructor/Professor: Date Submitted:

EXPERIMENT No. 6
VOLTAIC CELLS

SET UP:

A. Voltaic Cell

METAL STRIPS Reaction taking Place in the electrodes

Copper

Zinc
Note: Bubbling around the metal indicates that the metal undergoes oxidation.

B. Ionization Tendencies of Metals

ELECTRODES POSITIVE (red) NEGATIVE (black) Voltage Voltage % error


Output Output
CATHODE ANODE
(Experimental) (Theoretical)
Cu and Ag
Cu and Pb
Zn and Cu
Zn and Ag
Zn and Pb
Pb and Ag

A. 1 . From your observations, write the reaction that occurs in each electrode.
a. Positive electrode:

b. Negative electrode:

2. What kind of reaction occurs at the


a. Cathode (+electrode)
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b. Anode (+electrode)
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3. Which of the unknown materials has the highest ionization tendency?

Explain your answer:

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4. Which has the lowest ionization tendency? Explain

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5. Arrange the metals in decreasing order of their ionization tendencies.

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APPLICATION:

1. Why are the primary cells such as the carbonic-zinc cells not rechargeable while
secondary cells such as the lead storage cells are the rechargeable?
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2. The voltage output of a voltaic cell depends on what factors?
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