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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Cells and batteries

Cells and batteries in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3 (competency matrix 8.7.2).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.8.3Identify the parts of a simple cell (electrodes and electrolyte).
  2. 7.1.8.4Describe the reactions at the electrodes of a simple cell.
  3. 7.1.8.5Describe the composition and maintenance of a lead-acid battery.

Lessons

  • Simple cells and the lead-acid battery

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Cells and batteries: sample question

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True or false: in a simple cell made from zinc and copper in dilute sulfuric acid, zinc is the negative electrode.

Is the statement true or false?

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