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Galvanic cells basics

2:51Concept lessonIntroductory

This lesson explains Galvanic cells basics, focusing on Galvanic cells and Cell components & design. It helps students draw and explain a galvanic cell and explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion.

Galvanic cellsCell components & designGalvanic cellSalt bridgeRedoxElectron flow

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • draw and explain a galvanic cell
  • explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy