Electrochemistry
Electrochemistry: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electrochemistry, Electrodes, Cathode, Electrochemical Cell, Anode and, Significance of Electrochemistry
Important Questions on Electrochemistry

Biochemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the relation between electrical energy and chemical change.

_____ is a branch of chemistry which deals with the relation between electrical energy and chemical change.

The branch of science in which chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy and vice versa is called _____. (electrochemistry/thermodynamics)


The detection of alcohol in drunken drivers is possible through the electrochemical _____ reaction of ethanol.

Production of metals like aluminium and titanium from their ores involves electrochemical reactions.

The detection of alcohol in drunken drivers is possible through the electrochemical redox reaction of ethanol.

What are the significance of electrochemistry?

In an electrochemical cell, the negative terminal of the battery is connected to-

What are the two types of electrodes and give some examples.

What are the types of reactions that take place at the electrodes?


During electrolysis, the reaction at the anode is:

An electrolytic cell consists of
(i) positively charged cathode
(ii) negatively charged anode
(iii) positively charged anode
(iv) negatively charged cathode

Which statement is true for an electrochemical cell?

In the galvanic cell, which process occurs at the positive terminal, and what is it called?
