Electrochemical Cells. Definitions Voltaic cell (battery): An electrochemical cell or group of cells in which a product-favored redox reaction is used.
Battery Chemistry Electrochemical Cells Cu 2+ (aq) + Zn(s) Cu(s) + Zn 2+ (aq)
Electron-Transfer Reactions Cu 2+ (aq) + Zn(s) Cu(s) + Zn 2+ (aq)
Oxidation-Reduction Chemistry Redox. Definitions Oxidation: Reduction: Oxidizing Agent: Reducing Agent:
