The Galvanic Cell

Part of the series : Electrochemistry

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This lesson deals with the galvanic cell. Galvanic cells generate electricity from a chemical reaction. The cathode is an electrode with a negative charge in a cell. The anode is an electrode with a positive charge. The half reaction in which electrons are lost is called oxidation, while the half reaction in which electrons are gained is called reduction.

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Duration : 19 minutes