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.


