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VCAA 2019 - Question 7 (Galvanic Cells - Redox) - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses Question 7 (Galvanic Cells - Redox) - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Galvanic cells and Redox fundamentals and assessment technique. It helps students use the electrochemical series and draw and explain a galvanic cell.

Galvanic cellsRedox fundamentalsElectrochemical seriesCell components & designGalvanic cellRedoxOxidationHalf-equationOxidation numberOxidising agent

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • use the electrochemical series
  • draw and explain a galvanic cell
  • identify oxidation and reduction
  • assign oxidation numbers
  • 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
  • Unit 2, Area of Study 1Redox (electron transfer) reactions