Galvanic cell information

Step 1

Oxidation occurs at the anode, where electrons are released from the oxidized species.

Anode can be made of things like lead or zinc.

Step 2

The released electrons travel into the circuit and to the cathode where reduction occurs and electrons are accepted by the reducible species.

The cathode can be made of materials like copper or silver.

What happens to the anode as it loses electrons?

It breaks down

What happens to the cathode as it gains electrons

The cathode grows bigger as the reducible species is deposited.

What is a galvanic cell used for

For spontaneous reactions

What is the Ecell of a galvanic cell

Ecell > 0