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VCAA 2018 - Question 6 (Redox / Galvanic cells) - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses Question 6 (Redox / Galvanic cells) - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Galvanic cells and Redox fundamentals and assessment technique. It helps students draw and explain a galvanic cell and use the electrochemical series.

Galvanic cellsRedox fundamentalsCell components & designElectrochemical seriesGalvanic cellRedoxSalt bridgeReducing agentCathodeOxidising agent

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • draw and explain a galvanic cell
  • use the electrochemical series
  • explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion
  • interpret command terms and question requirements
  • show complete working in an exam response

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

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