Voltaic Cell (1)

The site of oxidation reaction takes place

Negative terminal

Other name for voltaic cell

Galvanic cell

Conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy

Chemical cell

The site of reduction reaction takes place

Positive terminal

Function of salt bridge or porous pot

To complete the circuit by allowing movement of ions

The set-up of chemical cell

Two different metal plates are dipped into an electrolyte and connected with connecting wires

The solution that undergoes an oxidation reaction

Potassium iodide solution

Direction of electron flow in a chemical cell

Negative terminal to positive terminal

Direction of current flow in a chemical cell

Positive terminal to negative terminal

Other name for negative terminal in the voltaic cell

Anode