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Quick questions on Electrochemical cells: voltage, electron flow and the electrochemical series - SQA National 5 Chemistry

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State what flows through the wires and what flows through the ion bridge. [2 marks]
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In a zinc-copper cell, which metal is oxidised? [1 mark]
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Explain why a magnesium-copper cell gives a larger voltage than a zinc-copper cell. [2 marks]

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