C7.5 Chemical Cells and Batteries

Aiming for Grade 4 LOs:

  • Describe a simple cell.
  • Describe a battery.
  • Give an example of a non-rechargeable battery.

Aiming for Grade 6 LOs:

  • Explain how potential difference can be changed in a cell.
  • Interpret data from an electrochemical cell to determine the reactivity of the metals involved.
  • Explain why non-rechargeable batteries stop working.

Aiming for Grade 8 LOs:

  • Describe an electrochemical cell with half equations and ionic equations.
  • Explain why the reactions in an electrochemical cell are redox reactions and determine which species is oxidised or reduced in an electrochemical cell.
  • Evaluate the use of non-rechargeable cells.