Question

Explain any five terms used in cell terminology.

Answer 1

Cell terminology: Current is the flow of electrons through a wire or any conductor.
Electrode is the material, a Metallic rod/bar strip which conducts electrons into and out of a solution.
Anode is the electrode at which oxidation occurs. It sends into the outer circuit. It his a negative charge and is, shown (-) in cell diagrams.
Cathode is the electrode at which electrons are received from the outer circuit., It has a positive charge and, is known as (+) in cell diagrams.
Electrolyte is the salt solution in cell.
Anode compartment is the compartment of the cell in which oxidation half reaction occurs. It contain the anode.
Cathode compartment is the compartment of the cell in which reduction half reaction occurs, It contains cathode.
Half-cell: Each half of an electrochemical cell, where oxidation occurs and the other half where reduction occurs, is the half cell.