cells and batteries

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what does a chemical cell contain?
chemicals which react to produce electricity
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what can the voltage produced by a cell depend on?
type of electrode, type of electrolyte, temperature
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why are some cells non-rechargeable?
the chemical reactions stop after one of the reactants is used up
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why are other cells rechargeable?
the chemical reaction involved is reversible
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alkaline batteries are...
non-rechargeable
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fuel cells are supplied by...
an external source of fuel, and oxygen or air
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fuel cells produce a potential difference when..
the fuel is oxidised within the fuel cell
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why can fuel cells run continuously?
open system - reactants in, products out
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why are hydrogen fuel cells good for the environment?
fewer dangerous chemicals
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what can the voltage produced by a cell depend on?

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type of electrode, type of electrolyte, temperature

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why are some cells non-rechargeable?

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why are other cells rechargeable?

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alkaline batteries are...

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