Diagram A shows a dry cell - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 15 - 2004 - Paper 1
Question 15
Diagram A shows a dry cell. Diagram B shows a lead-acid cell.
Which of the following shows the correctly labelled parts?
(A)
anode
cathode
negative terminal
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Diagram A shows a dry cell - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 15 - 2004 - Paper 1
Step 1
Which of the following shows the correctly labelled parts?
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Answer
To determine the correctly labelled parts of the diagrams:
Analyze Diagram A (Dry Cell):
The anode is typically the negative terminal where oxidation occurs (zinc in common dry cells).
The cathode is the positive terminal where reduction happens (usually a carbon rod).
Analyze Diagram B (Lead-Acid Cell):
The anode is the lead plate, where oxidation occurs.
The cathode is the lead dioxide plate, where reduction occurs.
The negative terminal is connected to the anode, and the positive terminal is connected to the cathode.
Map the Labels to the Options:
From the analysis, the correct labelling corresponds to option (B) where: